Media Exemption Smoothes Way For Deal On Planned Parenthood-Sponsored Bill
The measure tightens regulations on secret videos in the wake of the ones of Planned Parenthood employees that were distributed last year.
Los Angeles Times:
Compromise Struck On Planned Parenthood-Backed Bill On Secret Recordings
A deal has been struck on a controversial bill sponsored by Planned Parenthood to create new penalties for distributing illegal recordings in the wake of high-profile secret videos circulated by anti-abortion activists. The bill, by Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez (D-Echo Park), had sought to create a new crime for distributing video or audio recordings involving a healthcare professional that were taken without a person's consent. In California, it is already illegal to make such recordings without all parties' authorization. (Mason, 8/30)
And in other news from Sacramento —
Los Angeles Times:
Smoking Would Be Banned In California State Parks And Beaches In Bill Sent To Governor
Amid concerns over health impacts and wildfires, smoking and using electronic cigarettes would be outlawed at California’s 270 state parks and beaches under a bill sent by state lawmakers to the governor on Tuesday. The measure creates a fine of up to $250 for those caught vaping or smoking a cigar or cigarette, or disposing of the remains of a cigarette on a state beach or park. (McGreevy, 8/30)
Capital Public Radio:
CPR Training Might Become High School Graduation Requirement
Gov. Jerry Brown has a month to sign a new bill that would make CPR training a high school graduation requirement. The CPR in Schools legislation would require schools to teach students hands-on CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator. ... The bill would go into effect during the 2018-2019 school year. (Johnson, 8/30)