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SB 1276·CA·senate

Crimes: sexual exploitation of a child.

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rubio
Latest Action

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Jul 2, 2026

Summary

The bill adds downloading, streaming, and accessing child sexual abuse material to the list of illegal actions and extends the definition to include digitally altered or AI‑generated depictions of minors. It applies to anyone who creates, duplicates, prints, distributes, or views such content, with exemptions for law‑enforcement, medical, scientific, educational activities, legitimate spousal conduct, and unsolicited material. Violations carry up to a $2,000 fine, up to one year in county jail, or state prison for repeat offenders.

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