Both laws were authored by state Sen. Aishia Wahab, D-Hayward, and will take effect on Jan. 1, officials said.

"Victims of digital sexual assault are forever traumatized by their perpetrators through damaged reputations that lead to a lack of workplace promotions, mental health deterioration, shame, and isolation," she said. "SB 926 gives these victims — who are predominantly women — and law enforcement the tools they need to ensure perpetrators are prosecuted to the full extent of the law."