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CA SB1276
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Susan Rubio
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AI Summary
- Expands the crime of sexual exploitation of a child to include downloading, streaming, or accessing through electronic or digital media any depiction of a person under 18 engaged in sexual conduct
- Explicitly includes AI-generated and digitally altered content depicting minors in sexual conduct within the definition of sexual exploitation under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- Provides an exemption for minors under 18 who are alleged to have solely viewed sexual conduct through a video stream
- Maintains existing penalties: first offense punishable by up to $2,000 fine and/or up to one year in county jail; repeat offenders face state prison
- Introduced by Senator Rubio on February 20, 2026, and requires no state reimbursement to local agencies
Legislative Description
Crimes: sexual exploitation of a child.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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