SB 1022: Human trafficking: California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act.

Official summary

Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.

Under existing law, a person who deprives or violates the personal liberty of another with the intent to obtain forced labor or services, or for the purpose of prostitution or sexual exploitation, is guilty of the crime of human trafficking and subject to imprisonment.

This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, establish the California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act (California MAST) task force to review collaborative models between governmental and nongovernmental organizations for protecting victims and survivors of trafficking, among other related duties. The task force would be composed of specified state officials or their designees and specified individuals who have expertise in human trafficking or providing services to victims of human trafficking, as specified. The bill would require the task force to hold its first meeting no later than July 1, 2027, and would require the task force to meet at least 4 times. The bill would require the task force to, on or before January 1, 2029, and annually thereafter, report its findings and recommendations to the Office of Emergency Services, the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Legislature. The bill would make related findings and declarations.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. August 13, 2026August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. August 5, 2026August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
3. June 24, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. June 15, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
5. June 4, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. May 28, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
7. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 4525.) Ordered to the Assembly.
8. May 26, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
9. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. May 14, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
11. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4261.) (May 14).
12. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.