{"id":2032525,"date":"2023-09-14T21:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T01:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-child-sex-trafficking-bill-clears-legislature-heads-to-gov-newsoms-desk\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T21:19:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T01:19:23","slug":"california-child-sex-trafficking-bill-clears-legislature-heads-to-gov-newsoms-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-child-sex-trafficking-bill-clears-legislature-heads-to-gov-newsoms-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Passes Legislature, Awaits Gov. Newsom&#8217;s Approval."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-child-sex-trafficking-bill-clears-legislature-heads-to-gov-newsoms-desk%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032525&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Assembly Passes Child Sex Trafficking Bill, One Step Closer to Becoming Law<\/h2>\n<p>After a lengthy debate\u2064 in \u2062the Legislature, the California Assembly has successfully passed a bill aimed \u2063at combating\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-call-double-standard-on-greenes-committee-removals-point-to-omar-remarks\/\" title=\"Republicans Call Double Standard on Greene\u2019s Committee Removals, Point to Omar Remarks\">child sex trafficking<\/a>. The Senate also concurred, bringing \u200bthe bill closer to becoming law.<\/p>\n<p>The bill, known as Senate Bill 14 and authored by Sen. Shannon Grove, takes a strong stance against child sex trafficking by making it a serious felony. Repeat offenders will face increased penalties, as the offense\u200c will be considered a strike under the state&#8217;s three-strike system.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Today is a huge \u2064victory for every survivor who has shared\u200c their\u200d story in hopes\u2062 of making\u200c a change with Senate Bill 14,&#8221; \u200dsaid Ms. Grove. &#8220;With the passage of this bill, we are sending a clear message to\u2064 repeat child traffickers\u2014we intend \u200dto put you out of business and into \u2063prison.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/californias-child-sex-trafficking-bill-closer-to-becoming-law-5485339\">California&#8217;s\u2063 Child Sex Trafficking Bill Closer to Becoming Law<\/a> &#8211; 9\/1\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/californias-child-sex-trafficking-bill-in-limbo-again-supporters-outraged-after-fiscal-hearing-5473741\">California\u2019s Child Sex Trafficking Bill \u200cin Limbo Again, Supporters Outraged After Fiscal Hearing<\/a> \u2064- 8\/17\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The bill now awaits\u2064 Gov. Gavin Newsom&#8217;s \u2064signature, which must be given by Oct. 14. The governor&#8217;s\u2063 recent post\u2062 on X (formerly \u200bknown as \u200cTwitter), stating &#8220;Good to see,&#8221; has been interpreted by some \u200cas a sign that \u2062he\u2063 will sign the\u2064 bill into law.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers referenced the governor&#8217;s post during\u2063 discussions on the\u2064 Senate floor, highlighting\u2062 the \u2062widespread support for the bill. It ultimately passed \u200bwith a unanimous\u2063 vote and is \u200cnow awaiting the governor&#8217;s final approval.<\/p>\n<p>Legislators from both sides of the aisle expressed their gratitude to Sen.\u200b Grove and the 64 co-authors of the bill for their dedication in seeing it through. Some even remarked that such \u200dlegislation\u2062 should have been passed long ago.<\/p>\n<p>However, the journey \u200dto passing the bill was not without\u2063 obstacles. Initially, the Assembly Public Safety Committee stalled the \u2064bill, with Chair \u200bAssemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer and other Democratic members choosing not \u200dto vote. This sparked public outrage and prompted the\u2064 governor to take action behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>After intense pressure from constituents and the governor&#8217;s administration, a reconsideration hearing was held, resulting in all but two Democrats changing their vote to support the bill. This allowed \u2063the bill to pass and move forward.<\/p>\n<p>Debate on the Assembly floor was\u2064 heated, with multiple lawmakers expressing their opinions. Assemblyman Isaac Bryan \u2062argued \u200dthat existing laws \u200calready allow for\u200c life sentences \u2063for child \u2063traffickers, but lack sufficient protections for victims. Assemblyman Bill Essayli countered this \u200cclaim, demanding evidence of\u2063 victims currently imprisoned.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the disagreements, the bill\u2062 ultimately received overwhelming support, with \u2062a vote of 79 to 0 in favor. The passage of this bill marks a significant step forward in the fight against child sex trafficking in California.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, \u2062Assemblymember Mia Bonta, who initially did not vote for the\u2062 bill in the safety committee, plans to introduce legislation next year to strengthen victim protections. Survivors played a \u2063crucial role in \u200cshaping Senate Bill 14, \u2062and their involvement has inspired further action.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential consequences for child\u200b sex traffickers under Senate Bill 14?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  He\u2063 is likely to sign the\u2064 bill into \u200blaw. However, until the official signature is given, there remains a level of anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the fate of Senate Bill\u200b 14.<\/p>\n<p>Child sex trafficking is a heinous crime that has devastating impacts on its victims. \u200cIt involves the recruitment, transportation,\u2062 harboring, \u2063or \u2062receipt of children for the purpose of \u2063exploitation through prostitution, forced labor, or other forms of\u200b sexual exploitation. It is a\u200c grave violation of human rights and has long-lasting physical, psychological, and emotional consequences for the victims.<\/p>\n<p>With the passing of Senate Bill \u206414, California is taking a significant step toward combating this injustice and protecting the most vulnerable members of society. By \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-democrats-fail-to-advance-bill-that-would-make-child-trafficking-a-serious-crime\/\" title=\"California Democrats fail to pass bill criminalizing child trafficking.\">making child sex trafficking<\/a> a serious felony, the \u2063bill sends a strong message that such crimes will not be tolerated and that those who engage \u200bin them will \u2063face severe consequences.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key features of the bill is its provision \u200cfor increased penalties for repeat offenders. Under California&#8217;s three-strike system, which imposes harsher sentences on individuals\u200c who \u2063commit multiple serious or violent crimes, child sex trafficking will now be considered a strike offense. This means that repeat offenders \u200cwill face longer prison sentences and\u200d a higher likelihood of being incarcerated for life.<\/p>\n<p>The author of \u200bSenate Bill 14, Sen. Shannon Grove, has been a vocal advocate for the rights of \u200csurvivors and the need for stronger laws to combat child sex\u2063 trafficking. In a statement following the passage of the bill, she expressed her satisfaction and emphasized the importance of \u2064holding \u2064repeat child traffickers accountable.<\/p>\n<p>While the passage \u200bof Senate Bill 14 by \u200bthe California Assembly and the Senate is \u2062undeniably a significant \u200cachievement, the bill&#8217;s journey is not yet\u2063 complete. It now awaits the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until October 14\u200b to make a decision. Governor Newsom&#8217;s recent statement on X, where he\u2063 expressed his approval\u200b by saying &#8220;Good to see,&#8221; has raised hopes that he will sign the\u2062 bill into law. However, official confirmation \u2064is still pending, and supporters of the bill eagerly await \u200dthe\u2062 governor&#8217;s final \u200ddecision.<\/p>\n<p>The fight against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-child-sex-trafficking-bill-clears-legislature-heads-to-gov-newsoms-desk\/\" title=\"California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Passes Legislature, Awaits Gov. Newsom's Approval.\">child sex trafficking requires comprehensive efforts<\/a> from lawmakers, law enforcement, community organizations, and individual \u200ccitizens. Senate Bill 14 \u200brepresents a\u200c crucial step in the right direction and demonstrates California&#8217;s commitment to protecting its most vulnerable residents. Once signed \u200cinto law, this bill will \u200dequip law enforcement with enhanced tools to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sound-of-freedom-pulls-off-another-miracle-during-epic-run-at-the-box-office\/\" title=\"'Sound of Freedom' continues to amaze at the box office with its epic run.\">combat child sex trafficking<\/a>, give survivors the justice they deserve, and serve \u2064as a deterrent to those who seek to exploit children.<\/p>\n<p>As the bill awaits the\u2064 governor&#8217;s signature, the voices of survivors and advocates echo across \u2062the \u2064state, calling for its swift \u2063passage into\u2062 law. The passing of Senate \u200dBill 14 \u2062will not only mark a significant victory against child sex trafficking but also serve as \u2063a beacon of hope for victims, survivors, and those who tirelessly work to eradicate this abhorrent crime from society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sept. 13, the California Assembly approved a child sex trafficking bill after extensive deliberation. The Senate also agreed the next day, bringing the bill closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 14, by Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), classifies child sex trafficking as a severe felony and imposes harsher penalties for repeat offenders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1905,"featured_media":2032526,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2032525","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1905"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032525"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032525\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032525"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}