Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) has formally submitted several letter requests to Governor Newsom urging action on critical legislation passed by the California Legislature. The Senator's letters express concern over the potential impacts these bills may have on local governance, education, veterans' services, and California’s ability to address emerging technological threats. Below is an overview of the bills and the Senator’s reasons for supporting them.
Signature Requests:
Senator Ochoa Bogh urged Governor Newsom to sign SB 1381, which expands the scope of child pornography laws to include material generated using artificial intelligence.
"It is critical that we protect children from exploitation in this new digital age. SB 1381 ensures that AI-generated explicit content involving minors is treated with the seriousness it deserves."
Download letter here.
AB 535 ensures veterans with service-connected disabilities remain eligible for housing assistance. Senator Ochoa Bogh supported this bill, emphasizing the need to address California’s veteran homelessness crisis.
"We must ensure that veterans, who have sacrificed so much for our country, are not denied housing due to technicalities in income classification. AB 535 helps us fulfill our promise to serve those who have served us."
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Senator Ochoa Bogh coauthored SB 1414, which increases penalties for individuals who solicit commercial sex with minors. The bill strengthens protections for child victims by ensuring harsher consequences for repeat offenders and those purchasing sex from minors.
"Sex trafficking of children is one of the most horrific crimes, and we must do everything in our power to stop it. SB 1414 increases the penalties for those who exploit children, ensuring stronger protections for some of the most vulnerable among us."
Download letter here.
As a coauthor of SB 1831, Senator Ochoa Bogh called for the Governor’s signature to combat the growing threat of AI-generated explicit content involving minors. This bill would add depictions of minors created with artificial intelligence to California’s existing child pornography laws, ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable.
"As AI technology advances, it is crucial that our laws evolve to protect children from new forms of exploitation. SB 1831 provides vital protections by addressing this growing threat."
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Senator Ochoa Bogh remains committed to advocating for balanced and effective policies that serve California’s diverse communities.