The action completely undid the adjustments from the week before.A larger initiative to toughen penalties for those who support the demand side of child sex trafficking includes AB 379.
Advocates and lawmakers from both parties have been calling for tougher sanctions and more effective deterrents for those involved in the commercial sex trade who prey on children.
CA Dems: 21 is too young to handle a firearm, your 2A right be damned.
Also CA Dems: we want to be able to solicit sex from 16 yr olds.
They have severely lost their way. https://t.co/LE4pB279Jl
— Los Angeles Republicans (@GOPLosAngeles) May 6, 2025
Republicans in the Assembly have stated that they want to continue applying pressure on this and associated matters.
It was believed that the ad campaign played a crucial role in changing the legislative momentum and compelling a public review of the bill’s modifications.
The age-gap exception and the reinstated felony provision in the final form of AB 379 will now proceed through the legislative process.
