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AB-2553 Human trafficking Act: California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking (California MAST).(2021-2022)

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Date Published: 06/20/2022 02:00 PM
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Amended  IN  Senate  June 20, 2022
Amended  IN  Assembly  May 19, 2022
Amended  IN  Assembly  April 18, 2022

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2021–2022 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill
No. 2553

Introduced by Assembly Members Grayson, Arambula, Carrillo, Cervantes, Cunningham, Cristina Garcia, Gipson, Kalra, Lackey, Luz Rivas, and Robert Rivas
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Fong, Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Santiago, and Villapudua)

February 17, 2022

An act to add and repeal Title 6.7 (commencing with Section 13990) of Part 4 of the Penal Code, relating to human trafficking.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 2553, as amended, Grayson. Human trafficking Act: California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking (California MAST).
Under existing law, a person who deprives or violates the personal liberty of another with the intent to obtain forced labor or services, or for the purpose of prostitution or sexual exploitation, is guilty of the crime of human trafficking and subject to imprisonment.
This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, establish the California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act (California MAST) to review collaborative models between governmental and nongovernmental organizations for protecting victims and survivors of trafficking, among other related duties. The task force would be comprised of specified state officials or their designees and specified individuals who have expertise in human trafficking or providing services to victims of human trafficking, as specified. The bill would require the task force to hold its first meeting no later than July 1, 2023, and would require the task force to meet at least 4 times. The bill would require the task force to report its findings and recommendations to the Office of Emergency Services, the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Legislature by January 1, 2025. The bill would make related findings and declarations.
The bill would repeal these provisions on July 1, 2025.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: YES   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Human Trafficking is the criminal expression of political and economic disenfranchisement and a heinous act that affects individuals of all identities and backgrounds throughout various industries in California. While California has made significant strides in serving victims and survivors of trafficking, additional resources and legislation are needed to position California as a global leader in the antitrafficking movement.
(b) Human trafficking is a complex crime that requires action on economic and racial justice, workers’ rights, and access to safe housing and health care. In order to comprehensively and holistically address human trafficking, local governments must engage in multidisciplinary collaboration through a human rights and public health lens.

SEC. 2.

 Title 6.7 (commencing with Section 13990) is added to Part 4 of the Penal Code, to read:

TITLE 6.7. The California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act (California MAST)

13990.
 (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act (California MAST) is hereby established to do all of the following:
(1) Review collaborative models between governmental and nongovernmental organizations for protecting victims and survivors of trafficking.
(2) Map the progress of the state in preventing trafficking, providing comprehensive assistance to victims and survivors of trafficking, and prosecuting persons engaged in trafficking.
(3) Provide recommendations to strengthen state and local efforts to address the issues of human trafficking, including the role of forced criminality in human trafficking.
(b) The chair of the task force shall be appointed by the task force. The Office of Planning and Research Office of Emergency Services shall provide staff and support for the task force, to the extent that resources are available.
(c) The task force shall be comprised of the following representatives or their designees:
(1) The Attorney General.
(2) The Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development.
(3) The Director of Social Services.
(4) The Director of Health Care Services.
(5) The Director of Emergency Services.
(6) The State Public Health Officer.
(7) The Director of Housing and Community Development.
(8) The Director of Transportation.
(9) The Director of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
(10) A representative from the California Child Welfare Council.
(11) One representative from the California District Attorneys Association.
(12) One representative from the California Public Defenders Association.
(13) The Speaker of the Assembly shall appoint one representative from a human rights organization.
(14) The Senate Committee on Rules shall appoint one representative from an immigrant rights organization.
(15) The Governor shall appoint:
(A) One survivor of labor trafficking.
(B) One survivor of sex trafficking.
(C) One representative from a Northern California organization that provides services to victims of human trafficking.
(D) One representative from a Southern California organization that provides services to victims of human trafficking.
(E) One representative from a Central California organization that provides services to victims of human trafficking.
(16) The Attorney General shall appoint three representatives from tribal organizations from Northern, Central, and Southern California.
(d) Whenever possible, members of the task force shall have experience providing services to trafficked persons or have knowledge of human trafficking issues.
(e) The members of the task force shall serve at the pleasure of the respective appointing authority. Reimbursement of necessary expenses may be provided at the discretion of the respective appointing authority or agency participating in the task force.
(f) The task force shall meet at least four times. Subcommittees may be formed and meet as necessary. All meetings shall be open to the public. The first meeting of the task force shall be held no later than July 1, 2023.
(g) On or before January 1, 2025, the task force shall report its findings and recommendations to the Office of Emergency Services, the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Legislature. At the request of any member, the report may include minority findings and recommendations.
(h) For the purposes of this section, “trafficking” shall have the same meaning as in Section 7102(11) of Title 22 of the United States Code.
(i) All reports to the Legislature made pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.

13991.
 This title shall remain in effect only until July 1, 2025, and as of that date is repealed.