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CA AB1918
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Diane Dixon
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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
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