Human trafficking: body art practitioners

The law extends trafficking-awareness and reporting requirements to tattooing, piercing, and other regulated body art settings. It gives workers and practitioners tools to identify potential trafficking and connect people with help.

What the law does ​

• Requires body art facilities to conspicuously post the state-prescribed trafficking notice by July 1, 2027.
• Requires at least 20 minutes of training for covered new and existing employees and registered practitioners by July 1, 2027.
• Requires training on trafficking definitions, warning signs, people at heightened risk, reporting options, and workplace reporting protocols.
• Allows training to use evidence-based, trauma-informed nonprofit curricula and materials on the California Department of Justice website.
• Subjects noncompliant facilities to civil penalties of $1,000 for a first violation and $2,000 for later violations after notice and an opportunity to correct the violation.

Who it affects ​

• Body art facilities regulated under California law.
• Facility employees who may encounter trafficking victims or receive reports of suspected trafficking.
• Registered body art practitioners who may encounter victims or receive reports from employees.