AB 2720CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California requires local law enforcement to designate human trafficking victim support coordinators by 2028

Original title: Human trafficking victim support coordinator.

August 13, 2026

Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Victim Services Public Safety Humantraffickingvictimsupportcoordinator

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The Frame

What this does

This mandate changes how local police departments interact with human trafficking survivors by requiring a dedicated point of contact, potentially increasing the administrative and training costs for local law enforcement agencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Local law enforcement agencies

Agencies must appoint coordinators, ensure they receive training, and update their websites with contact information.

Human trafficking victims

Victims will have a designated liaison within local law enforcement to facilitate communication with support services.

Community-based organizations

These organizations will work with designated law enforcement coordinators to support victims.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2720 requires every local law enforcement agency in California to appoint at least one human trafficking victim support coordinator by January 1, 2028. These coordinators must complete specialized training within six months of their appointment and serve as the primary liaison between police, victims, and community support organizations.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of a human trafficking victim support coordinator?

The coordinator serves as a liaison between the law enforcement agency, trusted community-based organizations, and victims of human trafficking.

When must law enforcement agencies have these coordinators in place?

Agencies are required to designate a coordinator by January 1, 2028.

Will local taxpayers have to pay for this new requirement?

The bill provides that if the determines the requirement creates state-mandated costs, the state will reimburse local agencies for those expenses.

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Standardization of Victim Liaison Roles

The bill moves from general training requirements for all officers to a specific, designated liaison role within every agency.

Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Connected Entities

organizationCommission on Peace Officer Standards and Training“Responsible for developing training guidelines for peace officers.”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“Determines if the bill creates state-mandated costs requiring reimbursement.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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