As of January 29th, California has officially had enough of traffickers and slavery infecting its supply chain. The State Senate passed SB 657. Among other things, the bill requires any retailer or manufacturer operating in the state to comply with federal and state laws regarding trafficking and to seek the eradication of slavery from the supply chain. Companies have to come up with policies reflecting this compliance, actually carry out the policies, and make them available to consumers upon request.

The bill needs to get through the State Assembly next, however, so if you’re a California resident who wants to see this bill become law, please e-mail your assembly representative today. 

With California being the 10th largest economy in the world, this is a direct blow to traffickers everywhere. Not to mention that the state is also home to Hollywood and a proven trendsetter in everything from fashion and entertainment to politics and humanitarian efforts. Tell traffickers to get out of our supply chain or end up in some chains of their own.

*photo by: Gene Hunt