Thanks, Jerry Brown.

Greg Piper at the College Fix has the story:

‘Yes Means Yes’ Sexual-Consent Bill Finally Signed Into California Law

Soothing allies who were afraid he would give in to pressure from civil liberties and men’s rights groups, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed into law a bill that makes his state the first in the nation to require “affirmative consent” for sex on college campuses.

The Associated Press reported late Sunday that Brown, who had two days left to decide the fate of SB 967, had announced his signature.

Sponsoring Sen. Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) praised Brown for not letting schools “sweet rape cases under the rug” and shifting “the conversation regarding sexual assault to one of prevention, justice, and healing.”

The AP notes that supporters in the Legislature have said the so-called “yes means yes” bill allows for “nonverbal” consent, despite its clear language that “silence or absence of resistance” does not equal consent. “Universities with similar policies have outlined examples as a nod of the head or moving in closer to the person” as recognized consent, AP said.