Purpose of the Bill

The bill seeks to enhance public safety by providing financial support to the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force. This task force is dedicated to investigating and combatting human trafficking within the state.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $4,900,000 from the general fund for two consecutive fiscal years (2026 and 2027) specifically for the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force.
• It establishes a financial base of $4,900,000 for fiscal year 2028 and for subsequent years to ensure ongoing support and sustainability of the task force's activities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This legislative measure introduces a dedicated, sustained funding structure for the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force, which may not have existed with such specificity and continuity in prior statutes. The allocated funds are explicitly targeted to combat human trafficking through investigations.

Relevant Terms

human trafficking, public safety, Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force, appropriation, funding, fiscal year