Assembly Bill 1779 – Combats Organized Retail Theft
This crucial legislation, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and signed by Governor Newsom on August 16, 2024, strengthens California’s ability to combat organized retail theft, a growing concern for business owners and communities across the state.
“Organized retail theft is not just a financial crime but a threat to the safety of our communities,” said District Attorney Nasarenko. “With the passage of AB 1779, we now have a powerful tool to hold these criminals accountable for crimes against Ventura County businesses, even when their schemes involve crimes in other counties.”
Assembly Bill 1831 – Outlaws AI-Generated CSAM
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1831, strengthening laws against child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including AI-generated content. Authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman and co-sponsored by Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, AB 1831 addresses the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology capable of creating images indistinguishable from traditional photographs, including CSAM.
Senate Bill 442 – Strengthens Sexual Battery Laws
A crucial measure that closes a legal loophole in California’s sexual battery laws, Senate Bill 442, has been signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by Senator Monique Limón and sponsored by Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, SB 442 expands the definition of misdemeanor sexual battery to include instances where a perpetrator forces a victim to touch the intimate body part of the perpetrator or another person.
