Assembly Passes Lieu's First Bill

(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember Ted W. Lieu (D-Torrance) won passage of AB 1900 on the California State Assembly floor by a vote of 70-0. AB 1900 strengthens the California sex offender registration requirements and makes it illegal for registered sex offenders to be alone with a minor in the work place.

“I am proud that we are ensuring that our children are as safe as possible from sexual predators,” said Lieu. “AB 1900 will close existing loopholes, and as a result will help make our communities a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Currently, Megan’s Law requires individuals convicted of specific sex crimes to register as a sex offender, as well as annually update their information with their local law enforcement agency. Since 1996, Megan’s Law has been a vital resource in making people aware of sex offenders residing in their community. However, through the course of implementation, the Attorney General has discovered several problems in the way California deals with sex offenders.  AB 1900 will close these gaps and ensure that our laws fully protect families and children. 

“AB 1900 will help protect our children from dangerous sexual predators,” said Lieu. “I am pleased that my fellow legislators acknowledge that it is our job to arm the public with information about dangerous sex offenders, prohibit sex offenders from being alone with children in the workplace, and help secure the safety of our families.”

AB 1900 will be heard in the Senate Public Safety Committee in the following weeks.