Amended IN Assembly April 03, 2025 Amended IN Assembly March 13, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 549Introduced by Assembly Member GabrielFebruary 11, 2025 An act to add Article 6.6 (commencing with Section 8594.20) to Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to emergency services.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 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, 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, as specified, with, among others, understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events. 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.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 6.6 (commencing with Section 8594.20) is added to Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: Article 6.6. Mega Sporting Events8594.20. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Mega sporting events means the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, the Super Bowl LXI 2027, the Summer Olympic Games 2028, and the Paralympic Games 2028.(b) Office means the Office of Emergency Services.8594.21. (a) The office shall, in collaboration with host cities, host committees, and partners, prepare for the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at the mega sporting events and official watch parties.(b) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider the work of the offices Large Stadium Initiative and the offices experience implementing the federal National Special Security Event planning and preparedness activities.(c) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider ways to increase safety around and reduce the risk of all of the following issues at mega sporting events:(1) Human trafficking, including all of the following strategies:(A) Businesses involved with the sporting events are urged to monitor their supply chains for potential risks, such as human trafficking.(B) Posting the Department of Justices notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of hotline numbers to seek help or report unlawful activity in all listed or legally required establishments pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Code.(C) Hotel staff training to recognize the signs of human trafficking and understand the proper procedures for reporting any suspected incidents.(D) Collaboration with law enforcement to reduce trafficking in high-risk areas where trafficking is more likely to occur, particularly during large-scale events.(E) Connecting victims of trafficking to existing resources.(2) Racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.(3) Any other safety issue that may arise at a national-level sporting event.(d) At least six months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, one year before the Super Bowl LXI 2027, and one year before the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2028, the office shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events, the chosen California host committees, which include the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and the Bay Area Host Committee, and with any other necessary parties events to implement the safety and security activities described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c).SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Amended IN Assembly April 03, 2025 Amended IN Assembly March 13, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 549Introduced by Assembly Member GabrielFebruary 11, 2025 An act to add Article 6.6 (commencing with Section 8594.20) to Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to emergency services.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 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, 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, as specified, with, among others, understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events. 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.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Amended IN Assembly April 03, 2025 Amended IN Assembly March 13, 2025
Amended IN Assembly April 03, 2025
Amended IN Assembly March 13, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 549
Introduced by Assembly Member GabrielFebruary 11, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Gabriel
February 11, 2025
An act to add Article 6.6 (commencing with Section 8594.20) to Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to emergency services.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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, 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, as specified, with, among others, understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events. 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.
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, 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, as specified, with, among others, understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events. 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.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 6.6 (commencing with Section 8594.20) is added to Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: Article 6.6. Mega Sporting Events8594.20. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Mega sporting events means the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, the Super Bowl LXI 2027, the Summer Olympic Games 2028, and the Paralympic Games 2028.(b) Office means the Office of Emergency Services.8594.21. (a) The office shall, in collaboration with host cities, host committees, and partners, prepare for the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at the mega sporting events and official watch parties.(b) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider the work of the offices Large Stadium Initiative and the offices experience implementing the federal National Special Security Event planning and preparedness activities.(c) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider ways to increase safety around and reduce the risk of all of the following issues at mega sporting events:(1) Human trafficking, including all of the following strategies:(A) Businesses involved with the sporting events are urged to monitor their supply chains for potential risks, such as human trafficking.(B) Posting the Department of Justices notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of hotline numbers to seek help or report unlawful activity in all listed or legally required establishments pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Code.(C) Hotel staff training to recognize the signs of human trafficking and understand the proper procedures for reporting any suspected incidents.(D) Collaboration with law enforcement to reduce trafficking in high-risk areas where trafficking is more likely to occur, particularly during large-scale events.(E) Connecting victims of trafficking to existing resources.(2) Racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.(3) Any other safety issue that may arise at a national-level sporting event.(d) At least six months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, one year before the Super Bowl LXI 2027, and one year before the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2028, the office shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events, the chosen California host committees, which include the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and the Bay Area Host Committee, and with any other necessary parties events to implement the safety and security activities described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c).SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Article 6.6 (commencing with Section 8594.20) is added to Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: Article 6.6. Mega Sporting Events8594.20. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Mega sporting events means the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, the Super Bowl LXI 2027, the Summer Olympic Games 2028, and the Paralympic Games 2028.(b) Office means the Office of Emergency Services.8594.21. (a) The office shall, in collaboration with host cities, host committees, and partners, prepare for the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at the mega sporting events and official watch parties.(b) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider the work of the offices Large Stadium Initiative and the offices experience implementing the federal National Special Security Event planning and preparedness activities.(c) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider ways to increase safety around and reduce the risk of all of the following issues at mega sporting events:(1) Human trafficking, including all of the following strategies:(A) Businesses involved with the sporting events are urged to monitor their supply chains for potential risks, such as human trafficking.(B) Posting the Department of Justices notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of hotline numbers to seek help or report unlawful activity in all listed or legally required establishments pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Code.(C) Hotel staff training to recognize the signs of human trafficking and understand the proper procedures for reporting any suspected incidents.(D) Collaboration with law enforcement to reduce trafficking in high-risk areas where trafficking is more likely to occur, particularly during large-scale events.(E) Connecting victims of trafficking to existing resources.(2) Racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.(3) Any other safety issue that may arise at a national-level sporting event.(d) At least six months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, one year before the Super Bowl LXI 2027, and one year before the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2028, the office shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events, the chosen California host committees, which include the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and the Bay Area Host Committee, and with any other necessary parties events to implement the safety and security activities described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c).
SECTION 1. Article 6.6 (commencing with Section 8594.20) is added to Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
Article 6.6. Mega Sporting Events8594.20. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Mega sporting events means the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, the Super Bowl LXI 2027, the Summer Olympic Games 2028, and the Paralympic Games 2028.(b) Office means the Office of Emergency Services.8594.21. (a) The office shall, in collaboration with host cities, host committees, and partners, prepare for the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at the mega sporting events and official watch parties.(b) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider the work of the offices Large Stadium Initiative and the offices experience implementing the federal National Special Security Event planning and preparedness activities.(c) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider ways to increase safety around and reduce the risk of all of the following issues at mega sporting events:(1) Human trafficking, including all of the following strategies:(A) Businesses involved with the sporting events are urged to monitor their supply chains for potential risks, such as human trafficking.(B) Posting the Department of Justices notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of hotline numbers to seek help or report unlawful activity in all listed or legally required establishments pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Code.(C) Hotel staff training to recognize the signs of human trafficking and understand the proper procedures for reporting any suspected incidents.(D) Collaboration with law enforcement to reduce trafficking in high-risk areas where trafficking is more likely to occur, particularly during large-scale events.(E) Connecting victims of trafficking to existing resources.(2) Racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.(3) Any other safety issue that may arise at a national-level sporting event.(d) At least six months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, one year before the Super Bowl LXI 2027, and one year before the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2028, the office shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events, the chosen California host committees, which include the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and the Bay Area Host Committee, and with any other necessary parties events to implement the safety and security activities described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c).
Article 6.6. Mega Sporting Events8594.20. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Mega sporting events means the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, the Super Bowl LXI 2027, the Summer Olympic Games 2028, and the Paralympic Games 2028.(b) Office means the Office of Emergency Services.8594.21. (a) The office shall, in collaboration with host cities, host committees, and partners, prepare for the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at the mega sporting events and official watch parties.(b) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider the work of the offices Large Stadium Initiative and the offices experience implementing the federal National Special Security Event planning and preparedness activities.(c) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider ways to increase safety around and reduce the risk of all of the following issues at mega sporting events:(1) Human trafficking, including all of the following strategies:(A) Businesses involved with the sporting events are urged to monitor their supply chains for potential risks, such as human trafficking.(B) Posting the Department of Justices notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of hotline numbers to seek help or report unlawful activity in all listed or legally required establishments pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Code.(C) Hotel staff training to recognize the signs of human trafficking and understand the proper procedures for reporting any suspected incidents.(D) Collaboration with law enforcement to reduce trafficking in high-risk areas where trafficking is more likely to occur, particularly during large-scale events.(E) Connecting victims of trafficking to existing resources.(2) Racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.(3) Any other safety issue that may arise at a national-level sporting event.(d) At least six months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, one year before the Super Bowl LXI 2027, and one year before the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2028, the office shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events, the chosen California host committees, which include the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and the Bay Area Host Committee, and with any other necessary parties events to implement the safety and security activities described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c).
Article 6.6. Mega Sporting Events
Article 6.6. Mega Sporting Events
8594.20. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Mega sporting events means the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, the Super Bowl LXI 2027, the Summer Olympic Games 2028, and the Paralympic Games 2028.(b) Office means the Office of Emergency Services.
8594.20. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) Mega sporting events means the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, the Super Bowl LXI 2027, the Summer Olympic Games 2028, and the Paralympic Games 2028.
(b) Office means the Office of Emergency Services.
8594.21. (a) The office shall, in collaboration with host cities, host committees, and partners, prepare for the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at the mega sporting events and official watch parties.(b) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider the work of the offices Large Stadium Initiative and the offices experience implementing the federal National Special Security Event planning and preparedness activities.(c) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider ways to increase safety around and reduce the risk of all of the following issues at mega sporting events:(1) Human trafficking, including all of the following strategies:(A) Businesses involved with the sporting events are urged to monitor their supply chains for potential risks, such as human trafficking.(B) Posting the Department of Justices notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of hotline numbers to seek help or report unlawful activity in all listed or legally required establishments pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Code.(C) Hotel staff training to recognize the signs of human trafficking and understand the proper procedures for reporting any suspected incidents.(D) Collaboration with law enforcement to reduce trafficking in high-risk areas where trafficking is more likely to occur, particularly during large-scale events.(E) Connecting victims of trafficking to existing resources.(2) Racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.(3) Any other safety issue that may arise at a national-level sporting event.(d) At least six months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, one year before the Super Bowl LXI 2027, and one year before the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2028, the office shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events, the chosen California host committees, which include the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and the Bay Area Host Committee, and with any other necessary parties events to implement the safety and security activities described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c).
8594.21. (a) The office shall, in collaboration with host cities, host committees, and partners, prepare for the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at the mega sporting events and official watch parties.
(b) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider the work of the offices Large Stadium Initiative and the offices experience implementing the federal National Special Security Event planning and preparedness activities.
(c) The office shall, in furtherance of this section, consider ways to increase safety around and reduce the risk of all of the following issues at mega sporting events:
(1) Human trafficking, including all of the following strategies:
(A) Businesses involved with the sporting events are urged to monitor their supply chains for potential risks, such as human trafficking.
(B) Posting the Department of Justices notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of hotline numbers to seek help or report unlawful activity in all listed or legally required establishments pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Code.
(C) Hotel staff training to recognize the signs of human trafficking and understand the proper procedures for reporting any suspected incidents.
(D) Collaboration with law enforcement to reduce trafficking in high-risk areas where trafficking is more likely to occur, particularly during large-scale events.
(E) Connecting victims of trafficking to existing resources.
(2) Racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.
(3) Any other safety issue that may arise at a national-level sporting event.
(d) At least six months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, one year before the Super Bowl LXI 2027, and one year before the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2028, the office shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the cities hosting the mega sporting events, the chosen California host committees, which include the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and the Bay Area Host Committee, and with any other necessary parties events to implement the safety and security activities described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c).
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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