AB 603: Asset forfeiture: human trafficking.
The bill aims to amend the California penal code to enhance the forfeiture of assets related to human trafficking. It would allow for the seizure and forfeiture of property and proceeds acquired through human trafficking without requiring a pattern of criminal activity. This change would help to disrupt human trafficking operations and provide a stronger deterrent against these crimes. The bill would reallocate the proceeds of forfeiture related to human trafficking to support victim-witness assistance and rehabilitation programs. It would also ensure that the existing provisions for forfeiture of assets used to facilitate commercial sex acts involving minors remain in place. The bill would rename the existing act to reflect its expanded scope and clarify its purpose. It would provide a more effective tool for law enforcement to combat human trafficking and support victims of these crim…
| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Mar. 19, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| Feb. 14, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 16. |