(KRON) --  Kidnapping and sexual assault survivor Denise Huskins, whose traumatic experience was turned into a documentary titled "American Nightmare," helped pave the way for a new California law that will help protect survivors. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of legislation this week str engthening accountability for offenders and protecting sexual assault survivors. One of the bills signed by Newsom, Senate Bill 1056, establishes new privacy protections for survivors who are the subject of sexually explicit images. Newsom's office said Huskins' harrowing experience in Vallejo, and advocacy for stronger safeguards to ensure that survivors do not experience additional trauma, helped inspire the legislation. In 2015, Matthew Muller kidnapped Huskins from her Vallejo home, held her captive for two days inside a South Lake Tahoe cabin, and recorded videos of sexual assaults. After Muller dropped Huskins off in Southern California and the missing woman was found, Vallejo police falsely accused her of faking her own kidnapping. Muller is serving a life prison sentence. The governor told Huskins that he was grateful for her courage. Newsom signed the following public safety bills this week: AB 1656 by Assemblymember Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel) — Human trafficking case continuances. AB 1816 by Assemblymember Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel) — Probation: duration. AB 1845 by Assemblymember Maggy Krell (D-Sacramento) — Student safety: human trafficking. AB 1877 by Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco) — Domestic violence: protective orders. AB 1902 by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz) — Secure youth treatment facilities. AB 1918 by Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) — Human trafficking: body art practitioners. AB 1941 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez (D-Los Angeles) — Organized metal theft. AB 2179 by Assemblymember Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County) — Workplace violence: restraining orders. AB 2274 by Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) — Crimes: plea deals. AB 2297 by Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco) — Restitution: diversion. AB 2346 by Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisan City) and Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) — Vehicles: electric bicycles and speed limits. AB 2595 by Assemblymember Diane Papan (D-San Mateo) — San Mateo Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program. SB 99 by Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) — Military protective orders. SB 1056 by Senator Tim Grayson (D-Concord) — Criminal procedure. SB 1167 by Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) — Vehicles: electric bicycles. SB 1192 by Senator Susan Rubio (D–Baldwin Park) — Domestic violence: Reclaim Act. SB 1364 by Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) — Child custody. ...read more read less