May 2024

In the ongoing struggle to combat human trafficking, particularly the abhorrent practice of exploiting minors, California finds itself at a critical crossroads. Amidst the corridors of power in Sacramento, legislative battles are being waged over bills aimed at strengthening laws to safeguard vulnerable youth from falling prey to this insidious crime. At the forefront of this fight is Senate Bill (SB) 1414, a bipartisan effort led by State Senator Shannon Grove to impose harsh penalties on those who seek to buy minors for sexual exploitation.