> ...victims whose private images were posted online will be able to sue perpetrators in court using a pseudonym, allowing for the recovery of damages via a civil suit without disclosing a name.
Apparently, they get around the 6th amendment (giving the accused the right to confront witnesses against them) by making this a civil case instead of a criminal one.
Also, the original source is an SFGate article which has a longer list of laws[1]. Controversial ones include changing the standard for sexual consent on college campuses (yes means yes) and driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.
I'm more/also interested in the note about paid sick leave.
For a Californian out there -- is the state going to directly provide this benefit, or is it a requirement of the employer? I can't imagine a state agency being able to efficiently manage providing it but the article isn't clear.
Apparently, they get around the 6th amendment (giving the accused the right to confront witnesses against them) by making this a civil case instead of a criminal one.
Also, the original source is an SFGate article which has a longer list of laws[1]. Controversial ones include changing the standard for sexual consent on college campuses (yes means yes) and driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.
1. http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/California-readies-fo...