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CA AB1713

Bill

Status

Passed

9/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Nora Campos

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "commercial film and photographic print or image processor" to include persons who prepare, publish, produce, develop, duplicate, or print any representation of information, data, or an image, including computer-generated equipment and images.

  • Requires commercial film and photographic print or image processors to report suspected child sexual abuse involving children under 16 years of age to law enforcement immediately by telephone and in writing within 36 hours.

  • Applies existing child abuse reporting requirements and penalties to the expanded class of commercial image processors, making failure to report a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in county jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.

  • Makes technical updates to cross-references and definitions in the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act related to mandated reporters.

  • Specifies that no state reimbursement to local agencies or school districts is required because the costs result from creating a new crime or changing penalties under existing law.

Legislative Description

Child abuse reporting.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 517, Statutes of 2012.

9/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/19/2012
Public Safety5/24/2012
Rules5/10/2012
Appropriations3/20/2012
Public Safety3/1/2012

Full Bill Text

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