California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Clears Legislature, Heads to Gov. Newsom’s Desk

Following months-long debates in the California Legislature, SB 14, a bill targeting child sex traffickers, is now one signature away from becoming law.

The California State Capitol building in Sacramento, Calif., on April 18, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Following lengthy debate in the Legislature, the California Assembly passed a child sex trafficking bill Sept. 11, and the Senate concurred two days later, putting the bill one step closer to becoming law.

Senate Bill 14, authored by Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), makes child sex trafficking a serious felony and increases penalties for repeat offenders by making the offense a strike under the state’s three-strike system.