Bill > AB549

This bill requires the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) to prepare for safety and security planning for several major sporting events in California, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the 2028 Summer and Paralympic Olympic Games. Specifically, the bill mandates that the OES collaborate with host counties, committees, and partners to develop comprehensive safety strategies, with a particular focus on reducing human trafficking risks. The bill outlines several strategies to address human trafficking, such as encouraging businesses to monitor their supply chains, posting human trafficking hotline information, training hotel staff to recognize trafficking signs, collaborating with law enforcement, and connecting potential victims to resources. The OES must enter into memorandums of understanding with host counties at least six to twelve months before each event, detailing safety and security activities. Additionally, the bill requires the OES to consider strategies from its Large Stadium Initiative and federal event planning experience. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill imposes additional costs on local governments, the state will provide reimbursement for those expenses. The bill aims to proactively address safety concerns and prevent potential human trafficking during these high-profile international sporting events.

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