Crimes: loitering.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the legal definition of loitering in California to focus on actions demonstrating a clear intent to purchase commercial sex, rather than simply intending to do so. Currently, intent was determined by broader behaviors, but the bill narrows it to require a direct, though not completed, action indicating that specific purpose. The bill also clarifies that a completed communication is not necessary to establish intent.
Key provisions
- Redefines ‘loitering’ to require a direct, ineffectual act indicating intent to purchase commercial sex.
- Eliminates the need for a completed communication to establish intent.
- Specifies actions that demonstrate intent, such as circling a vehicle and beckoning to pedestrians.
- Clarifies that planning or preparation alone is not sufficient to constitute the offense.
Who is affected
- Individuals engaging in loitering activities.
- Law enforcement officers.
- Businesses in public areas.
Notable changes
- Shifts the focus from broader behaviors to specific, direct actions demonstrating intent.
- Removes the requirement of a completed communication to establish intent.
Fiscal impact
Fines collected from violations of this section will be deposited in the Survivor Support Fund.
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