INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING
CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL
STANCE: SUPPORT
AUTHOR(S)/SPONSOR(S): Sen. Shannon Grove (R), Sen. Anna Caballero (D), Sen. Susan Rubio (D)
SUMMARY: Classifies human trafficking of a minor as a serious felony, making it a crime under the Three Strikes Law and increases the sentence of those who have been previously convicted of a violent or serious felony.
STATUS: PASSED in CA Senate and Assembly and signed by the Governor.
ARTICLES AND RESOURCES:
She's Sorry Now: California Dem Says Tuesday Vote Against Anti-Child Trafficking Bill was 'Bad Decision' (CLICK HERE TO READ)
Bill to List Human Trafficking Under Three Strikes Law Passes Senate Committee (CLICK HERE TO READ)
California Assembly committee blocks bill that could have sent human traffickers of kids to prison for life (CLICK HERE TO READ)