Today I presented SB 1043, Accountability in Children's Treatment in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. SB 1043 would create more transparency surrounding the use of restraints and seclusion rooms in Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs, also known as

In CA purchasing a child for sex is only a misdemeanor. My bill SB 1414 is trying to make it a felony punishable by prison time. Today, the CA Department of Finance openly opposed my bill because they said it costs too much to lock up predators….the ones that like to have sex

SB 14 strikes again and another predator is off the streets! This man sold a precious 12-year-old girl for 2 weeks straight and the brutality she endured is unimaginable. I’m proud to have authored the bill responsible for putting this man in prison. Now, I want every man that

So excited to welcome my colleague Sen. Alvarado-Gil to the Republican Caucus, now let's keep fighting to restore California!

SB 1414 Update 🚨 Today the scales of justice tipped in favor of the victims of child sex trafficking. SB 1414 has passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and is moving to the Assembly for a full floor vote. Thankfully, once signed, predators who purchase any child

I am proud to announce that my bill SB 1043, Accountability in Children’s Treatment, has passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee and is on the way to the floor for a full vote. When it comes to ensuring accountability and transparency in the care of our most vulnerable

🚨Leg Update: I am always proud to support Kern’s diverse industries, which make us the energy hub of California. My bill, SB 974, will ensure that funding from lithium production in Kern will stay in the county to support our community’s needs. SB 974 has passed out of the

We all know that Kern County feeds and fuels the nation. I am so proud to support the ag industry and our farmers with my bill SB 1270, which supports the Market Enforcement Branch of the CDFA. The Market Enforcement Branch provides farmers a way to verify contract issues without

Exciting news—my bill, The Accountability in Children’s Treatment Act, just passed off the Assembly floor and is heading back to the Senate for a final vote. Thankful for the advocacy of Paris Hilton who has been shining a spotlight on the treatment of children nationwide who

The border crisis is out of control and now it’s threatening the safety of our California children who are innocently trying to getting to school to learn. When is enough is enough?!

The infamous words of Paris Hilton stand true, advocating for legislation to protect children is incredibly rewarding. My bill, the Accountability in Children’s Treatment Act, just passed through the Legislature and is headed to the California Governor's desk to be signed. The act will

Great news! Convicted killers will not be released from prison early. We are holding the line when it comes to public safety and protecting our communities. SB 94 was moving through the legislature, but could not get enough votes to move forward to the Governor.

Big win for Californians! A dangerous bill that would increase gas prices, reduce our gasoline supply, hurt our neighboring states and shut down small oil refiners is not moving forward. I will never stop fighting against bills like this that will hurt not only my constituents

Exciting news! SB 1414 passed off the Assembly Floor and is moving to the Senate for a final vote. SB 1414 addresses the lucrative crime of sex trafficking and would increase penalties for those who purchase children for sex. I am beyond grateful this bill will charge predators

BREAKING: Senator Shannon Grove’s SB 1414 to protect children victims of sex trafficking clears final hurdle. Thank you Senator Grove for working relentlessly to protect California kids.

Today, the California State Legislature reaffirmed its commitment to end the sex trafficking of children by passing my bill, SB 1414. By increasing penalties for those who solicit or purchase children for sex, we are sending a clear message—California's children are no longer for

BREAKING: Applause in the State Senate after Sen. Senator Shannon Grove’s (R-Bakersfield) bill, SB 1414, unanimous passes and ADVANCES to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The bill seeks to classify the purchase and solicitation of sex of anyone 15 and younger as a felony.

“It came down to the wire,” says Senator Shannon Grove on #SB1414 passing minutes before the midnight deadline. She said she’s disappointed that 16 and 17 year olds won’t be included in the bill but she vows to continue working to protect human trafficking victims.