Bill > SB680

This bill modifies California's Sex Offender Registration Act by changing registration requirements for individuals convicted of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Specifically, the bill mandates that offenders who engage in sexual intercourse with a minor more than 3 years younger than themselves, or who are 21 years or older and engage in sexual intercourse with a minor under 16 years old (for offenses occurring on or after January 1, 2026), must register as a tier one sex offender for 10 years. However, the registration requirement will not apply if the offender is not more than 10 years older than the minor and if that is the only offense requiring registration. The bill expands the scope of sex offender registration by creating new mandatory registration criteria, which technically constitutes a state-mandated local program. To address potential local government costs associated with implementing these new registration requirements, the bill includes a provision stating that no reimbursement is required because the changes relate to creating or modifying criminal penalties. This modification aims to ensure that certain sexual offenses involving minors are subject to consistent sex offender registration protocols.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB680