College harassment rules now cover sextortion, stalking and sexual deepfakes
Under the state's college anti-discrimination law, sexual harassment expressly includes sextortion, stalking and technology-facilitated harassment, and sexual exploitation includes making or sharing sexual deepfakes without written consent. Affirmative consent gets a written definition.
Who it affects
Students, staff and colleges in California
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on August 1, 2027.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply
Official text
California AB 2212: Postsecondary education: sexual harassment, harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies: student training.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.