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AB 1541CALIFORNIASession 20252026

AB 1541 requires local police to report human trafficking conviction data to the state

Original title: Human trafficking: data.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill increases the transparency of human trafficking prosecutions by requiring local agencies to track and report conviction outcomes, creating a more complete public record of how these cases are handled across California.

Who is mentioned in the record

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local law enforcement agencies

These agencies must collect and report additional data regarding human trafficking arrests and convictions to the Attorney General.

Department of Justice

The department must update the OpenJustice Web portal to include the new conviction data categories.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 1541 expands the data local law enforcement must report to the California Department of Justice to include the number of individuals arrested and convicted for human trafficking. This information will be published on the state's OpenJustice Web portal alongside existing victim statistics.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill increases the transparency of human trafficking prosecutions by requiring local agencies to track and report conviction outcomes, creating a more complete public record of how these cases are handled across California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What new information will be available on the OpenJustice portal?
The portal will now include the number of individuals arrested, the number of individuals convicted, and the number of victims of human trafficking.
Who is responsible for collecting this data?
Local law enforcement agencies are required to collect and maintain the records and report them to the Attorney General.

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Connected Entities

personAttorney GeneralOfficial who prescribes the manner of data reporting for local law enforcementMap →
otherOpenJustice Web portalPublic-facing website for criminal statisticsMap →
otherCalifornia Incident-Based Reporting SystemSystem used to report criminal statistics to the stateMap →
organizationCommission on State MandatesBody that determines if the bill creates state-mandated costs requiring reimbursMap →
organizationDepartment of JusticeState agency responsible for collecting criminal data and maintaining the OpenJuMap →

Sources

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openstates.org

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