AB-549 • 2026

Emergency services: human trafficking.

Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Gabriel
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effectiveness of the measures against human trafficking at big events remains uncertain, but this is not specified in the official source material.

Emergency Services: Human Trafficking

This law requires California's Office of Emergency Services to work with cities, counties, and other partners to plan for safety at major sporting events like the World Cup and Olympics, focusing on reducing human trafficking risks.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Office of Emergency Services to prepare plans for safety and security during major sporting events.
Includes ways to reduce the risk of human trafficking at these events.
Needs the office to make agreements with cities and counties hosting big sports events.

Who It Names or Affects

The Office of Emergency Services in California
Cities and counties that host major sporting events

Terms To Know

Office of Emergency Services: A part of the Governor's office that deals with emergency situations.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): An agreement between two or more parties outlining their roles and responsibilities in a project.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how much money the state will pay to local governments for these new duties.
It is unclear what specific actions cities and counties must take to reduce human trafficking risks.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Held under submission.
2025-05-14 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
2025-04-24 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-04-23 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2025-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 22).
2025-04-08 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T.
2025-04-07 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
2025-04-03 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
2025-03-17 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
2025-03-13 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
2025-03-13 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on E.M and A.,E.,S., & T.
2025-02-12 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.
2025-02-11 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 549, as amended, Gabriel.
Emergency services: human trafficking.
The California Emergency Services Act, among other things, establishes the Office of Emergency Services within the office of the Governor, under the charge of a Director of Emergency Services appointed by the Governor. The act and other existing laws set forth the duties and authority of the office and the director, with respect to specified emergency preparedness, mitigation, and response activities within the state.
This bill would require the office, in collaboration with host
cities,
counties,
host committees, and partners, to prepare for the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at the mega sporting events and official
watch parties, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, Super Bowl LXI 2027, the Summer Olympic Games 2028, and the Paralympic Games 2028. The bill would require the office to, among other things, consider ways to increase safety around and reduce the risk of, among other things, human trafficking at the mega sporting events. The bill would require the office to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the
cities
counties
hosting the mega sporting events to implement the safety and security activities mentioned above. By imposing new duties on local governmental entities, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the
state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

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