more about growing reach of mandatory reporting

Psychologists in California must now report their clients disclosure of certain images, not just actual abuse:

Assembly Bill 1775 (Melendez, Chapter 264, Statutes of 2014) was signed by the Governor and became effective January 1, 2015.

Changes

This law adds downloading, streaming, or accessing through any electronic or digital media the subject matter through any of the listed media, and adds video recording, to the definition of sexual exploitation for purposes of mandated reporting.

Changes for psychologists:

Psychologists are obliged to report instances where a patient states that he or she has downloaded, streamed, or accessed through any electronic or digital media depictions in which a child is engaged in an act of obscene sexual conduct.