California AB 1245 requires state contractors to certify human trafficking compliance for contracts over $550,000
August 13, 2026
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The Frame
This measure increases the compliance burden for companies doing business with the state by requiring active monitoring of supply chains and labor practices to prevent human trafficking, with significant financial penalties for non-compliance.
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State contractors
They must implement new compliance plans, conduct due diligence on subcontractors, and face potential contract termination or payment suspension for violations.
State subcontractors
They are required to sign certifications of compliance and are subject to the same anti-trafficking prohibitions as prime contractors.
Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.
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Why It Matters
This measure increases the compliance burden for companies doing business with the state by requiring active monitoring of supply chains and labor practices to prevent human trafficking, with significant financial penalties for non-compliance.
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Does this apply to all state contracts?
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