Human trafficking: California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill establishes the California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking (MAST) task force, bringing together state officials, NGOs, survivors and experts to review collaborative models, map progress, and advise on anti‑trafficking strategies. It requires the task force to meet at least four times, hold its first meeting by July 1 2027, and submit annual reports starting January 1 2029. The aim is to improve protection for trafficking victims and strengthen statewide prevention and prosecution efforts.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 4525.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 28, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 26, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
5. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
7. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
8. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
9. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
10. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
11. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3982.) (April 21).

The 12 most recent of 18 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Suzette Valladares (R) · sponsor
• Strickland
• Valladares

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