Bill Text: CA SB516 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Foreign labor contractors: registration.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Vetoed) 2014-02-27 - Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. [SB516 Detail]

Download: California-2013-SB516-Introduced.html

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BILL NUMBER: SB 516	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Steinberg

                        FEBRUARY 21, 2013

   An act relating to human trafficking.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 516, as introduced, Steinberg. Human trafficking.
   Existing law, as amended by Proposition 35, the Californian's
Against Sexual Exploitation Act, an initiative measure approved by
the voters at the November 6, 2012, statewide general election,
provides that any person who deprives or violates the personal
liberty of another with the intent to obtain forced labor or services
is guilty of human trafficking and is punishable by imprisonment in
the state prison, as specified, and by a fine of not more than
$500,000.
   This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation aimed at eradicating slavery and human trafficking.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  It is the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation aimed at eradicating slavery and human trafficking.