EUNICE M. ULLOA KAREN C. COMSTOCK
Mayor CHRISTOPHER FLORES
MARC LUCIO
Council Members
CURTIS BURTON DR. LINDA REICH
Mayor Pro Tem City Manager
CITY of CHINO
April 2, 2026
Senator Shannon Grove
1021 O Street, Suite 7150
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Support for SB 1217: Nonconsensual Intimate Image Clearinghouse Dear Senator Grove,
I am writing to you as the Chief of Police for the City of Chino to express my strong support for Senate Bill 1217, authored by you. This crucial piece of legislation aims to establish the Nonconsensual Intimate Image (NCI) Clearinghouse within the California Department of Justice.
Victims of human trafficking and online sexual exploitation often endure lasting harm well beyond the initial abuse. Nonconsensual intimate images can be repeatedly shared, duplicated, and reposted across numerous platforms, perpetuating trauma, harassment, and financial hardship. Even years after a conviction, survivors may still encounter these images, underscoring that the impact of the abuse continues.
Federal law under the TAKE IT DOWN Act requires platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours of a valid request, but the responsibility for navigating that process currently falls entirely on the victim. California lacks a centralized system to assist survivors in exercising this right.
SB 1217 addresses this gap by establishing a secure portal within the Department of Justice where victims can submit removal requests. The Department would verify the requester's identity and ensure the request meets legal requirements, then generate unique identifiers to send to covered platforms. Upon receipt, platforms would be required to remove the content within 48 hours and take steps to prevent it from being reuploaded.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to the positive impact that SB 1217 will have on the safety and well-being of our communities. Should 13220 Central Avenue. Chino, California 91710
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 667, Chino, California 91708-0667 (909) 334-3250 • (909) 334-3720 Fax
Web Site: www.cityofchino.org
you require any further information or wish to discuss this matter in greater detail, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (909) 334-3093 or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Kevin Mensen, Chief of Police
Chino Police Department