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AB 2101CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2101 requires disaster recovery workers to receive human trafficking training and notice

Original title: Human trafficking: notice and training: disaster sites.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill expands human trafficking prevention mandates to private contractors working in disaster zones, ensuring that workers on the front lines of recovery are trained to identify and report trafficking risks.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Privately operated entities in disaster or mitigation sites

These entities must now post human trafficking notices and provide 20 minutes of training to employees involved in recovery or mitigation tasks.

Employees in disaster recovery or mitigation

These employees are required to receive 20 minutes of training on recognizing and reporting human trafficking.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Starting June 1, 2027, private entities operating in designated disaster or mitigation sites must post human trafficking awareness notices and provide at least 20 minutes of specialized training to employees involved in recovery, rebuilding, or cleanup efforts. This requirement excludes telecommunications companies and internet service providers.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill expands human trafficking prevention mandates to private contractors working in disaster zones, ensuring that workers on the front lines of recovery are trained to identify and report trafficking risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is exempt from these new requirements?
Telecommunications companies and internet service providers are explicitly excluded from the requirement to post notices and provide training.
What must the training include?
The training must cover the definition of human trafficking (including sex and labor trafficking), guidance on identifying at-risk individuals, and case scenarios specific to disaster and mitigation sites.

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Expansion of trafficking awareness mandates

The bill shifts the burden of human trafficking awareness from static public infrastructure (airports, bus stations) to mobile, project-based private entities operating in disaster zones.

Connected Entities

organizationPrivately operated entityThe primary group required to post notices and provide training under this bill.Map →
organizationDepartment of JusticeDevelops the required human trafficking awareness notices.Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy15
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  • Entertainment5
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