BILL NUMBER: SB 516INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Senator Steinberg FEBRUARY 21, 2013 An act relating to human trafficking. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 516, as introduced, Steinberg. Human trafficking. Existing law, as amended by Proposition 35, the Californian's Against Sexual Exploitation Act, an initiative measure approved by the voters at the November 6, 2012, statewide general election, provides that any person who deprives or violates the personal liberty of another with the intent to obtain forced labor or services is guilty of human trafficking and is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, as specified, and by a fine of not more than $500,000. This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation aimed at eradicating slavery and human trafficking. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation aimed at eradicating slavery and human trafficking.