POLICY PRIORITIES
2023 LEGISLATION
AB-380 (Arambula) - California Labor Trafficking Prevention Act
Assembly Bill 380, authored by Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, was introduced during the 2023-2024 legislative session. The bill aimed to establish a Labor Trafficking Unit within the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) to: Coordinate with various agencies to combat labor trafficking, receive and investigate labor trafficking complaints, and ensure survivors are informed of available services.
Purpose: The bill emphasized protecting California's most vulnerable workers from exploitation by unethical individuals and businesses. It aimed to provide recourse and protection for workers who were forced to labor under duress for little or no pay. Additionally, the bill sought to grant the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) the authority to investigate and prosecute labor trafficking claims, ultimately strengthening the state's efforts to combat labor exploitation.
Outcome: AB 380 did not pass during the 2023-2024 legislative session and is now considered inactive.
Additional Information:
- Fact Sheet: AB-380 CA Labor Trafficking Prevention Act
AB-964 (Ortega) - Preventing Human Trafficking by Updating Procurement Policies
Purpose: The bill sought to protect vulnerable workers by ensuring that state contracts do not involve labor trafficking. By requiring contractors to certify compliance with specific human trafficking regulations, AB 964 aimed to promote ethical labor practices and accountability within state procurement processes.
Outcome: As a result of the legislative process, AB 964 did not pass during the 2023-2024 session and is considered inactive.