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CA AB900

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the California Victim Compensation Board to compensate human trafficking victims for loss of income resulting from deprivation of liberty during the crime, based on the value of their labor under California law for up to 40 hours per week.

  • Caps human trafficking victim compensation for loss of income at $10,000 per year of services performed, with a maximum of 2 years of compensation.

  • Requires the board to adopt guidelines by July 1, 2019 allowing consideration of evidence other than official employment documentation, including statements under penalty of perjury, human trafficking caseworker statements, and witness testimony.

  • Expands relocation expense reimbursement to include temporary pet housing (up to 3 days at $40/day), pet deposits, and additional rent for victims with pets.

  • Makes an appropriation from the continuously appropriated Restitution Fund to support expanded compensation for human trafficking victims.

Legislative Description

Crime victims: the California Victim Compensation Board.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/26/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/15/2018
Public Safety4/19/2018
Rules1/29/2018
Appropriations3/28/2017
Public Safety3/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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