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• abuse, sexual assault, against sexual abuse, sexual assault, and<00:51:01.200><c> trafficking</c><00
• > sexual</c><00:51:24.880><c> assault,</c> NDAs and sexual abuse, sexual assault, NDAs and sexual abuse
• </c> of being sexually abused. of being sexually abused. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes.
• It is limited to sexual abuse, sexual assault, and trafficking.
• </c> sexual abuse. sexual abuse. &gt;&gt; That's<01:00:56.880><c> correct.

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• The bill also... ...requires measures to prevent sexually explicit content.
• And three, restrict sexually explicit content.
• Thank you. ...engagement and three, restrict sexually explicit content, including implementing measures
• to block sexually explicit content or sexually explicit material and prevent the AI from role-playing
• romantic or sexual relationships with minors.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• Next up, we have on our agenda the rules, Rule Docket Number 57-0101-2-2501, rules of the Sexual Offender
• My name for the record is Nancy Bowley, and I serve as the program manager for the Idaho Sexual Offender
• misdemeanor crimes for the collection of DNA, currently in the state of Idaho, felony crimes, and some sexual
• to see that bill again, basically because of my background working with victims and survivors of sexual
• bill back was because we know through research, which I'll share with you in a full hearing, that sexual

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

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• I rise today during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to present Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, which
• Both she and her sister were unfortunately and really horrifyingly sexually abused. Senator.
• I rise today during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to present Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, which
• Both she and her sister were unfortunately and really horrifyingly sexually abused.
• April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this resolution reminds us that child sexual abuse is far

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and later welcomed officials from the city of Lindsay. The chamber then moved through confirmations for Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission; all three appointments were confirmed after roll calls. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of bills and resolutions without objection. On the floor, senators debated Senate Joint Resolution 12 opposing federal offshore oil and gas leasing off California. Supporters argued offshore drilling would threaten coastal environments and public participation, while opponents said California’s energy shortages and affordability problems require more in-state production. The resolution passed. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118 urging release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99 declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day, with broad praise for the state’s agricultural industry and concerns raised about water, farmland loss, and farmworker treatment. Finally, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 100 designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to highlight child sexual abuse prevention, mandated reporting, and survivor support. The chamber then adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman, honoring their service and community impact. The session concluded with announcements of upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and notice that the Senate would reconvene on April 27, 2026.

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• The proposed substitute provides a definition for sexually explicit conduct.
• requires an operator to implement measures to prevent a chatbot from producing visual material of sexually
• explicit conduct instead of measures to prevent a chatbot from producing sexually explicit content or
• The proposed substitute provides a definition for sexually explicit conduct.
• explicit conduct instead of measures to prevent a chat bot from producing sexually explicit content

Bills: HB2397 , HB2417 , HB2157 , HB2186 , HB2225 , HB2351

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: fire services, reimbursement, state agencies, local jurisdictions, mobilization plan, military justice, victims' rights, militia, Washington code, legal protections, artificial intelligence, AI regulation, algorithmic discrimination, high-risk AI, machine learning, generative AI, synthetic content, impact assessment, risk management policy, consumer protection

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• The proposed substitute provides a definition for sexually explicit conduct.
• requires an operator to implement measures to prevent a chatbot from producing visual material of sexually
• explicit conduct instead of measures to prevent a chatbot from producing sexually explicit content or
• The proposed substitute provides a definition for sexually explicit conduct.
• explicit conduct instead of measures to prevent a chat bot from producing sexually explicit content

Summary: The committee first met in executive session on several technology and economic development bills. Staff briefed proposed substitutes and amendments for House Bill 2157 on high-risk AI, House Bill 2225 on AI companion chatbots, House Bill 2351 on emergency responder protections, and House Bill 2186 on federal fund acquisition for economic development. Members discussed the competing approaches in the two proposed substitutes for HB 2225, including enforcement, disclosures, minor protections, and crisis-response requirements. The committee then voted to adopt the proposed substitute for HB 2225 and report it out with a due pass recommendation, with a 7-3 vote and three excused. It also passed HB 2186 out of committee with a unanimous due pass recommendation after discussion about reducing fiscal impact. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2397, which would require timely reimbursement within 60 days for state agencies and local jurisdictions mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services mobilization plan. Fire officials and fire finance staff testified in support, describing reimbursement delays of six to ten months that strain local budgets and can discourage participation in wildfire deployments. Testifiers said the bill would improve cash flow and staffing stability, while also noting the need for technical clarification on when the 60-day clock starts and possible staffing needs at the State Patrol. No one testified in opposition. The final public hearing was on House Bill 2417, which would add victim-rights protections to the Washington Code of Military Justice, aligning state military justice procedures with the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice. The prime sponsor and military legal experts testified that the bill closes a gap so victims serving in the Washington National Guard receive the same notice, participation, and fairness protections regardless of whether they are in state or federal status. Veterans’ advocates also supported the bill, saying it would improve trust, reporting, and accountability. The bill was scheduled for future executive action, and the meeting adjourned after the hearings.

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• And I also am kind of concerned about sexual assault cases, because those have to be handled, I think
• Sexual assault wasn't a thing... That time, they have become institutionalized.
• Sexual assault wasn't a thing, you know, 50 or 60 years ago.
• Yeah, and sexual assault.
• Absolutely, since the dawn of time, sexual assault and domestic violence have been a thing.

Bills: SB30 , SB43 , SB50 , SB136 , HB99 , HB49 , HB164 , SB30 , SB43 , SB50 , SB136

Committees: Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records, health care providers, repeal, New Mexico, pregnancy termination, abortion data, state reporting requirements, confidentiality, reproductive health, parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement

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• . >> Sb 1180, and sexual images. There's a delete all amendment.
• That's kind of sexually exploited and victimized young women. That's this bill. Thank you.
• I survived 3 years of childhood sexual abuse.
• I was sexually assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein. My story has a better ending than so many.
• But I believe it was sexual assault. I'm sorry.

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• All of the research that has been done about passing on information about human sexuality finds that,
• This shining example of California values that mandates comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention
• So right now can parents or guardians opt their students out of all or part of sexual health education
• Okay, and our school districts required to notify parents or about instruction in sexual health education
• I think it's very important that parents are involved, you know, with their kids in talking about sexual

Committee: House Education

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• , Arizona Revised Statutes, and transferring and renumbering by adding section 47-03, relating to sexual
• that the bill be amended as follows: the reference House... ...consideration HB 2133, relating to sexual
• bill be amended as follows... and your committee recommends that the bill do pass. ...relating to sexual
• material was created before the enactment... ...to include providing proof that the sexual material
• House Bill 2666, an act amending Section 13-1402, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to sexual offenses

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced guests, including Dr. Stephen Brown as doctor of the day, Arizona State Troopers Day participants, the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and the Arizona delegation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The Senate also adopted a proclamation recognizing the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association for its work serving people with communication disorders. The Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2133, dealing with sexual material and synthetic depictions, was amended on the floor and advanced despite objections that it was overbroad and raised First Amendment concerns. HB 2167, relating to the Attorney General, HB 2600, relating to public school clubs and parental consent, and HB 2811, relating to obstruction of public administration, were also advanced. In a second Committee of the Whole, HB 255 on brackish groundwater recovery, HB 2787 on limiting local cooperation with Mexican wolf reintroduction, HB 2795 on county zoning for small modular reactors, and HB 2985 on state land water allocations were considered; HB 2787, HB 2795, and HB 2985 advanced, while HB 2795 later failed on third reading. HB 2003, concerning driver licenses and instruction permits, was also amended to add a delayed effective date and advanced. On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2013, HB 2031, HB 2102, HB 2103, HB 2117, HB 2226, HB 2262, HB 2278, HB 2378, HB 2584, HB 2693, HB 2270, HB 2370, HB 2665, HB 2666, HB 2876, HB 487, HB 2003, HB 255, HB 2133, HB 2167, HB 2600, HB 2787, HB 2811, and HB 2985, with several members explaining no votes over water policy, local control, public safety, and free speech concerns. HB 2795 failed by a 15-13 vote. The Senate also agreed to a free conference committee on HB 2874 and appointed Senators Finchem, Bolick, and Ortiz to it. Bills passed in open session were ordered transmitted to the House.

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• So what this aims to do is we're adding in some additional crimes: assault, battery, criminal sexual
• We want to do simple assault, simple battery, criminal sexual contact, and robbery with a deadly weapon
• For example, sexual assault, domestic violence, child, child...
• HB 206 expands access to crime victim reparations by including adult criminal sexual contact...
• Survivors of sexual assault and criminal sexual conduct are frequently left to shoulder the cost of their

Committee: House House Consumer & Public Affairs

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• I think it is in our heart all of us to make sure that children are protected from predators and predators

Bills: HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• California law mandates strong court oversight over the handling of highly sensitive child sexual abuse
• Survivors of sexual violence and privacy-based crimes may face a heightened risk of unnecessary copying
• Supreme Court has repeatedly noted that child sexual abuse is different.
• sexually explicit.
• the sexually explicit material be recognizable as the victim or any other person.

Summary: The committee met first as a subcommittee because a quorum was not initially present, and it heard several bill presentations. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require courts to issue protective orders for sexually explicit material involving adult victims in criminal cases, limiting copying and dissemination while preserving discovery and trial rights. Supporters, including Aaron and Denise Heskins-Quinn and the California District Attorneys Association, said the bill would prevent retraumatization and close a privacy gap; opponents, including public defenders and criminal defense groups, argued it was overbroad, vague, and could interfere with defense preparation. The committee adopted amendments narrowing the bill’s scope and sent it to Appropriations on a due pass as amended vote, with the bill held on call. SB 937 by Senator Gonzalez would restrict law enforcement use of flashbang devices for crowd control and ban their use in immigration enforcement. Supporters described injuries and fear caused by flashbangs and explosive breaching charges, including incidents involving protests and a home entry in Huntington Park; opponents from sheriffs’ and police groups argued the bill’s definitions were vague, could limit tactical discretion, and might conflict with existing law and task force operations. Members expressed both support and concern about definitions and exigent circumstances, and the bill was moved due pass to Appropriations on a vote, with the final roll held on call. SB 1070 by Senator Grove would make intentional disruptions of worship services a wobbler offense, allowing felony charges in more serious cases. Faith leaders and supporters said the bill was needed to deter coordinated disruptions and protect religious exercise, while opponents including the Friends Committee on Legislation, ACLU California Action, and public defenders argued it would criminalize speech, rely on a content-based statute, and impose disproportionate felony penalties. Several committee members raised constitutional and restorative-justice concerns, and the bill failed on the roll call, though reconsideration was granted. SB 1130 by Senator Reyes would update privacy law for wearable recording devices such as smart glasses, limiting surreptitious recording in places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy and restricting technologies that disable recording indicators. Supporters said the bill responds to emerging surveillance risks; opponents from TechNet and industry groups warned it could create liability for manufacturers and businesses beyond the actual wrongdoers. The committee accepted amendments reducing penalties, removing manufacturer provisions from the bill’s core criminal section, and creating civil penalties in the Business and Professions Code; the bill was moved due pass as amended to Rules, with the vote held on call. The committee also heard SCA 2 by Senator Troy, which would bar governors from pardoning themselves or immediate family members; there was no public opposition, but some members questioned the need for a constitutional amendment given the lack of evidence of abuse, and discussion was ongoing when the transcript ended.

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• California law mandates strong court oversight over the handling of highly sensitive child sexual abuse
• Survivors of sexual violence and privacy-based crimes may face a heightened risk of unnecessary copying
• Supreme Court has repeatedly noted that child sexual abuse is different.
• Child sexual abuse is different. There are even special rules governing how it is handled.
• sexually explicit.

Committee: Senate Public Safety

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• The biggest problems they have are during lambing time or kidding time and with coyotes, predators.
• The biggest problems they have are during lambing time or kidding time and with coyotes, predators.
• The biggest problems they have are during lambing time or kidding time and with coyotes, predators.
• The biggest problems they have are during lambing time or kidding time and with coyotes, predators.
• The biggest problems they have are during lambing time or kidding time and with coyotes, predators.

Summary: The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first. Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.

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• acts or sexual contract.
• acts or sexual contract.
• </c><04:22:48.800><c> abuse</c> that supports victims of sexual abuse that supports victims of sexual
• Well, we we all know that sexual abuse Well, we we all know that sexual abuse doesn't<04:23:35.600><c
• </c> mental harm that is caused by sexual mental harm that is caused by sexual assault.<04:23:44.479>

Bills: HB3317 , HCR75 , HR227 , HB7959 , HB8364 , HB6431 , HB6903 , HB5334 , HB2347 , HB5366 , HB6495 , HB7971 , HB6956 , HB4930

Keywords: gratuity, death benefit, civil servants, line of duty, federal employees, compensation, survivor benefits, emergency appropriations, Iran, military force, War Powers Resolution, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, Congress, national security, agriculture, National Agriculture Day, support, industry impact, celebration

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• behaviors that result in HIV, sexual behaviors that result in HIV, infection,<00:39:04.240><c> other
• </c> sexual intercourse. sexual intercourse. uh<00:41:04.720><c> that</c><00:41:04.880><c> most</c><00
• Uh talk about sexual behavior there.
• Uh talk about sexual behavior healthy<00:41:17.359><c> relationship.
• </c> and medically accurate sexuality and medically accurate sexuality education,<00:42:07.520><c> including

Committee: Senate Education

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• insurance, in addition to another $1 million in the grant administration program for contracts for sexual
• We want to The handout that I provided to you shows our desire to continue to support and provide sexual
• The executive director for the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.
• The next question I have is on the sexual assault nurse examiner provider programs.
• Are 16 sexual assault programs, 14 sexual assault nurse examiners, and it really allows us to reach out

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• desire or sexual confusion.
• Rome fell because of their tolerance for sexual promiscuity.
• The LGBTQ movement is about a preference of sexual desire. Follow up, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The LGBTQ movement is about a preference of sexual desire. Follow up, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The government should not be there to promote sexual desire one way or another.

Bills: HB3415 , HB2206 , HB3414 , HB3265 , HB3310 , HB3413 , HB4486 , HB1219

Committee: Senate Retirement and Government Resources

Keywords: state government, vendor contracts, subcontracting, public database, contract assessment, transparency, retirement, law enforcement, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, school resource officers, public safety, public finance, contract management, service-driven contracts, state accounting, intangible assets, Oklahoma Police Pension, disability benefits, mental health, retirement system

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• incidents of child death, serious injury, or egregious incidents; quarterly and annual reports of sexual
• Annual reports of sexual abuse of children placed in out-of-home care and the 2024 Wisconsin child abuse
• You also have the sexual abuse... You'll have the 2024 out-of-home care report.
• You also have the sexual abuse and out-of-home care quarterly and annual reports for 2025.
• Necessary abuse or sexual assaults or any of that.