California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 795 — Human trafficking.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law defines and proscribes the crimes of human trafficking, solicitation, and prostitution. Existing law also authorizes a court, in its discretion and in the interests of justice, to grant various forms of relief to a petitioner who completes conditions of probation, including the dismissal of the accusation or information against that person. Existing law requires the Department of Justice to maintain state summary criminal history information, and to furnish that information to specified entities for various purposes, including for purposes of fulfilling employment, licensing, and certification requirements. This bill would provide that if a defendant has been convicted of solicitation or prostitution and can show that the conviction was the result of his or her status as a victim of human trafficking, he or she may petition for, and the court may issue, an order that (1) sets forth a finding that the defendant was a victim of human trafficking, as specified, (2) dismisses the accusation or information against the defendant, (3) notifies the department that the defendant was a victim of human trafficking when he or she committed the crime and the relief that has been ordered, and (4) prohibits the dissemination, for specified employment, licensing, and certification requirements, of the defendant's record of conviction.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  10. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Alejo · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Alejo

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 795 do?
Existing law defines and proscribes the crimes of human trafficking, solicitation, and prostitution. Existing law also authorizes a court, in its discretion and in the interests of justice, to grant various forms of relief to a petitioner who completes conditions of probation, including the dismissal of the accusation or information against that person. Existing law requires the Department of Justice to maintain state summary criminal history information, and to furnish that information to specified entities for various purposes, including for purposes of fulfilling employment, licensing, and certification requirements. This bill would provide that if a defendant has been convicted of solicitation or prostitution and can show that the conviction was the result of his or her status as a victim of human trafficking, he or she may petition for, and the court may issue, an order that (1) sets forth a finding that the defendant was a victim of human trafficking, as specified, (2) dismisses the accusation or information against the defendant, (3) notifies the department that the defendant was a victim of human trafficking when he or she committed the crime and the relief that has been ordered, and (4) prohibits the dissemination, for specified employment, licensing, and certification requirements, of the defendant's record of conviction.
Who sponsors AB 795?
AB 795 is sponsored by Alejo.
What is the current status of AB 795?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 795?
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