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Introduced
12/16/2024
12/16/2024
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Passed
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would recognize the month of January 2025 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes January 2025 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, providing extensive context about the pervasive and complex nature of human trafficking in the United States. The resolution highlights critical statistics and systemic issues, including that human trafficking cases have been reported in all 50 states, with disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities such as racial and ethnic minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, indigenous populations, and immigrants. It notes that human trafficking is a felony involving force, fraud, or coercion for labor or sexual exploitation, and points to alarming trends like a 69 percent increase in child labor exploitation since 2018 and the significant vulnerability of certain populations. The resolution emphasizes the importance of survivor-led approaches, public health strategies, and comprehensive efforts to address trafficking, while also drawing attention to intersectional challenges such as climate change, economic insecurity, and systemic inequalities that contribute to human trafficking risks. By officially designating this awareness month, the resolution aims to draw public attention to these critical issues and support ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking.
Sponsors (71)
Maggy Krell (D)*,
Gail Pellerin (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Alex Lee (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 5, Statutes of 2025. (on 02/13/2025)
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