California Governor Signs Chelsea's Law
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed Chelsea's Law.
Assembly Bill 1844 is named in honor of Chelsea King. Chelsea was a 17-year old high school student who was raped and murdered by a registered sex offender.
The California law goes into effect immediately.
http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Governor-Signs-Chelseas-Law-in-San-Diego/kWlh85xuD0ai0-39rG69NQ.cspx
Photo: Chelsea King
The bill, authored by Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, R-San Diego, requires a life sentence without the possibility of parole for forcible sex acts against minors. It also tightens sex offense parole guidelines and requires lifelong tracking of certain sex offenders.
Assembly Bill 1844 is named in honor of Chelsea King. Chelsea was a 17-year old high school student who was raped and murdered by a registered sex offender.
The California law goes into effect immediately.
http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Governor-Signs-Chelseas-Law-in-San-Diego/kWlh85xuD0ai0-39rG69NQ.cspx
Photo: Chelsea King
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