SB 500: Extortion.

Existing law defines extortion as the obtaining of property from another, with his or her consent, or the obtaining of an official act of a public officer, induced by a wrongful use of force or fear, or under color of official right.

This bill would include within the definition of extortion the obtaining of consideration, as defined, by force, fear, or under color of official right. The bill would define consideration as anything of value, including enumerated sexual acts or sexual images.

By changing the elements of the crime of extortion, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.

The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.