SB 1022CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 1022 creates a multidisciplinary task force to coordinate human trafficking victim services

Original title: Human trafficking: California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates a formal state-level mechanism to standardize how California agencies and non-profits coordinate support services for survivors, potentially changing the delivery of victim assistance programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Human trafficking victims and survivors

The task force is specifically charged with reviewing models for their protection and service delivery.

Nongovernmental organizations

These organizations are the subject of the task force's review regarding collaborative models with government entities.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 1022 establishes the California Alliance to Stop Trafficking (California MAST) task force to evaluate how government and non-profit groups can better collaborate to protect trafficking survivors. The task force is required to hold its first meeting by July 1, 2027, and must submit annual reports on its findings to state leadership starting January 1, 2029.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the California MAST task force?

The task force is designed to review and improve how government agencies and non-profit organizations work together to protect and support victims and survivors of .

Who will serve on this task force?

The task force will be composed of specific state officials and individuals with professional expertise in or providing services to victims.

When will the task force begin its work?

The task force is required to hold its first meeting no later than July 1, 2027.

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Discoveries

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Formalization of Collaborative Models

The bill signals a shift toward formalizing the relationship between state government and non-governmental service providers through a mandated review process.

California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking

Connected Entities

personAttorney General“Recipient of the task force's annual findings and recommendations.”Map →

organizationOffice of Emergency Services“Recipient of the task force's annual findings and recommendations.”Map →

organizationCalifornia Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking“A new task force created by SB 1022 to review collaborative models for protectin”Map →

personGovernor“Recipient of the task force's annual findings and recommendations.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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