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Tuesday, September 03, 2024

Bill that would make it a felony to purchase a child for sex in California passes Assembly, heads to Senate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California bill that would create harsher penalties for people looking to purchase a child for sex has unanimously passed out of the California Assembly. 

In California, it’s currently a misdemeanor to purchase a child for sex. Senate Bill 1414 would make it a felony.

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Forgive me for asking, but why is this not already a felony with some seriously severe penalties?