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CA AB1918

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Diane Dixon

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Justice to develop a mandatory human trafficking awareness training program (up to one hour) for all body art practitioners as a condition of registration
  • Training must cover recognizing signs of human trafficking, responding appropriately, referring victims to resources, and reporting to the National Human Trafficking Hotline
  • New applicants must complete training before registration; practitioners registered before January 1, 2027 must complete training by January 1, 2030 or their registration becomes inactive
  • Prohibits body art practitioners and facility owners from publicly disclosing personal identifying information about clients suspected to be trafficking victims, except when making good faith reports to authorities
  • Provides civil and criminal liability protection for practitioners who make good faith reports of suspected human trafficking

Legislative Description

Human trafficking: body art practitioners.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on JUD. and PUB. S.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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