AB 1874 Summary

• Increases punishment for second or subsequent violations of secretly filming or photographing identifiable persons in states of undress (Penal Code Section 647(j)(3)) when the victim was a minor, allowing felony punishment in addition to misdemeanor penalties of up to one year in county jail or $2,000 fine.

• Exception: Does not apply to offenders who were under 18 years of age at the time they committed the offense.

• Modifies prostitution solicitation laws by requiring offenders to be 18 years or older and establishing enhanced felony penalties for second or subsequent offenses involving minors under 16 or human trafficking victims.

• Incorporates conditional amendments coordinating with Assembly Bill 1962, Senate Bill 926, and Senate Bill 1414 to prevent conflicting provisions if multiple bills are enacted, with operative sections determined by enactment order.

• Specifies no state reimbursement is required as this act modifies criminal penalties under existing authority.