California's Latest Legislation Targets Buyers in Commercial Sex Trade

A coalition including law enforcement, tribal leaders, and anti-trafficking advocates is backing Assembly Bill (AB) 379, the "Survivor Support and Demand Reduction Act," authored by Assemblymember Maggy Krell. This legislation criminalizes loitering for commercial sex and establishes a groundbreaking "Survivor Support Fund" to assist trafficking victims. The bill aims to target buyers while offering crucial support to those exploited. Krell, drawing from her extensive legal experience, emphasizes a renewed focus on demand to effectively combat human trafficking.