California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Assembly Bill
AB 1317: Asset forfeiture: human trafficking.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
AB 1317 is a assembly bill introduced in the California Assembly on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Asset forfeiture: human trafficking. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Nguyen (D). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Official summary
Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.
Existing law makes it a felony, generally known as human trafficking, to deprive or violate the personal liberty of another with the intent to effect or maintain a felony violation of, among other crimes, pimping, pandering, or abducting a minor for the purpose of prostitution.
Existing law authorizes the forfeiture of vehicles, boats, airplanes, money, negotiable instruments, securities, real property, or other things of value used for the purpose of facilitating the human trafficking of a victim under 18 years of age for purposes of a commercial sex act and property acquired through, or that was received in exchange for the proceeds of, that crime.
Existing law establishes a procedure for a prosecutor to petition for forfeiture of an interest in these items that includes appointment of a receiver to take possession of and manage any property.
This bill would make the above-described provisions authorizing forfeiture of property and the procedure for effecting it applicable to all offenses of human trafficking involving a commercial sex act, regardless of the age of the victim.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Nguyen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Assembly | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
- Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
- In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
- Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
- From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
- Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
- Read first time.
- From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
- Introduced. To print.