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AB 1239: Human trafficking: data.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 6, 2025

What AB 1239 does, verified December 6, 2025

This bill adds a new section to the penal code to combat human trafficking. It requires law enforcement agencies to collect and report data on human trafficking, including arrests and the number of individuals who have been victims of human trafficking. The data will be made available on the state's openjustice web portal. The bill also mandates that the state reimburse local agencies for the costs associated with implementing this new data collection and reporting requirement.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 393, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-04)Alert me
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Oct. 06, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 393, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 06, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 16, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 09, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3097.).
Sep. 09, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3097.).
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