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CA AB2208

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cathleen Galgiani

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons on probation or parole for sex offenses from accessing Internet social networking Web sites if the victim was under 18 years old or the Internet was used in committing the crime.

  • Violation of the prohibition is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in county jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both.

  • Allows individuals to apply for annual exceptions through their parole or probation supervising agency for legitimate professional purposes, with approvals valid for one year unless revoked.

  • Requires sex offender registration statements to include notice of the social networking Web site prohibition.

  • Defines "Internet social networking Web site" as sites allowing users to create profiles, facilitating communication with other users including minors, with online social interaction as a primary purpose.

Legislative Description

Sex offenders: social networking prohibition.

Last Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/26/2010
Public Safety3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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