What Is Proposition 60? Voter Guide for 2016 California Measures

LOS ANGELES, CA -- If it passes, Proposition 60 would require actors in adult films to use condoms during filming of sex scenes and would require producers to pay for other health costs.

Supporters of the measure say it would save taxpayers millions in health-care costs. Opponents, on the other hand, contend the law would allow any Californian to sue adult performers who run afoul of the law and violate the performers' privacy.

The measure has the support of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. They argue that it is limited to filmmakers and not actors, and it ensures the safety of performers by reducing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

The measure has widespread bipartisan opposition from the Democratic, Republican, and Libertarian parties. Unions, and gay rights groups also oppose the measure. They argue the measure is poorly worded, would cost taxpayers millions and lead to a glut of lawsuits while violating the privacy and security of adult film performers.

According to the ballot summary, Proposition 60:

• "Requires performers in adult films to use condoms during filming of sexual intercourse.
• Requires producers of adult films to pay for performer vaccinations, testing, and medical examinations related to sexually transmitted infections.
• Requires producers of adult films to obtain state health license, and to post condom requirement at film sites.
• Imposes liability on producers for violations, on certain distributors, on performers if they have a financial interest in the film involved, and on talent agents who knowingly refer performers to noncomplying producers.
• Permits state, performers, or any state resident to enforce violations."

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8

Your polling place is listed on the back of the sample ballot you receive in the mail. It can also be found by visiting www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place or by calling (800) 345-VOTE (8683).

For more on all of California's measures, see below:

• What Is Proposition 51?
• What Is Proposition 52?
• What Is Proposition 53?
• What Is Proposition 54?
• What Is Proposition 55?
• What Is Proposition 56?
• What Is Proposition 57?
• What Is Proposition 58?
• What Is Proposition 59?
• What Is Proposition 60?
• What Is Proposition 61?
• What Is Proposition 62?
• What Is Proposition 63?
• What Is Proposition 64?
• What Is Proposition 65?
• What Is Proposition 66?
• What Is Proposition 67?

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City News Service contributed to this report.