SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Witnesses could be charged with a misdemeanor for failing to report violent attacks in California under legislation approved by the state Assembly.

Current law requires witnesses to report violent crimes when the victim is younger than 14. Nava's bill expands the requirement to include victims of all ages. Violators would face up to six months in jail and a maximum fine of $1,500.

Lawmakers approved the bill Wednesday on a 61-3 vote. It now goes to the Senate.

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Yet the witness can't carry a weapon, and how are they to determine the age of participants?

And since when can speech be compelled?