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CA SB1056
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tim Grayson
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AI Summary
- Requires courts to issue protective orders governing disclosure of sexually explicit material depicting adult victims in criminal cases involving violent felonies or voyeurism violations (Section 647(j))
- Prohibits attorneys from disclosing copies of sexually explicit material depicting adult victims to defendants, their family members, or others without court permission after a hearing and showing of good cause
- Allows attorneys to share such material with their employees or court-appointed case preparation assistants only under protective order terms, with recipients informed that further dissemination is prohibited
- Preserves prosecution's duty to disclose relevant or exculpatory evidence and does not affect admissibility of evidence in court proceedings
- Extends existing protections similar to those for child pornography evidence to sexually explicit material involving adult victims
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure.
Last Action
April 13 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/25/2026
Public Safety2/26/2026
Rules2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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