By Sacramento Standard |
Apr 16, 2024
Senator Shannon Grove's efforts to pass Senate Bill 1414 (SB 1414), aimed at strengthening protections for minor victims of commercial sex exploitation, faced a setback as the Senate Public Safety Committee rejected her proposal. The committee, instead, introduced amendments to the bill without Senator Grove's consent, altering the severity of penalties for those involved in purchasing children for sex.Expressing her disappointment, Senator Grove stated, "I was blindsided when they amended my bill without my consent." She emphasized the importance of protecting children...