Far-Left Groups Oppose Effort to Reclassify Purchasing a Child for Sex from Misdemeanor to Felony in California — Current Law Only Allows for Max One Year Jail Time and $10,000 Fine (VIDEO)
Screenshot: Groups that are against bill that makes buying a child for sex a felony (KCRA/Youtube)
California’s legislative battle intensifies as far-left ‘social justice’ groups stand in opposition to a bill aiming to strengthen the penalties for purchasing or soliciting a child for sex.
Under current state law, such an act is merely a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail, a minimum of two days in jail, and a potential fine of $10,000. Additionally, offenders are required to register as tier-one sex offenders for at least ten years.
Republican State Sen. Shannon Grove is spearheading the push with SB 1414 to elevate the offense to a felony.
Senate Bill 1414 (SB 1414) was introduced last month to increase penalties for child sex trafficking.
