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CA SB1133

Bill

Status

Passed

9/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ted Lieu

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes forfeiture of vehicles, boats, airplanes, money, real property, and other assets used to facilitate human trafficking involving commercial sex acts where the victim is under 18 years old.

  • Requires forfeiture proceedings to follow specific notice and hearing procedures, including service on interested parties and publication of notices for real property seizures.

  • Establishes an expedited claim process allowing interested parties 30 days to file verified claims of property interest in superior court.

  • Distributes forfeited assets 50% to the General Fund of the prosecuting state or local entity and 50% to the Victim-Witness Assistance Fund for grants to community-based organizations serving human trafficking victims.

  • Prohibits forfeiture of family residences, vehicles that are a family's sole transportation, or property owned by persons without knowledge of unlawful use.

Legislative Description

Human trafficking.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 514, Statutes of 2012.

9/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/26/2012
Public Safety6/7/2012
Appropriations4/30/2012
Public Safety4/9/2012
Rules2/21/2012

Full Bill Text

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