Senator Shannon Grove announced that Senate Bill 1018, also known as Blair and Kendra’s Law, passed unanimously through both the Senate Transportation and Public Safety committees.
The bill would create a specialized “Human Trafficking Awareness” license plate in honor of Blair Moseley and Kendra McIntyre, two remarkable young women whose lives were tragically cut short by human trafficking. Proceeds from the plate, along with voluntary donations, will establish the Survivors of Human Trafficking License Plate Fund, which will award grants to community-based nonprofits that are either led by survivors themselves or deeply guided by survivor voices and expertise.
“This legislation honors the lives of Blair and Kendra, their families, and the survivors across our state. It sends a clear message that we stand with them,” said Senator Shannon Grove. “My hope is that this special license plate will raise awareness about human trafficking every time it’s seen on California roads. Equally important, the funds generated from its sale will support our incredible survivor-led nonprofits, giving victims and survivors the resources they need to break free from exploitation and begin the life-long journey of healing.”
Senator Grove authored this bill in loving memory of two remarkable young women, Blair Moseley and Kendra McIntyre, whose bright futures were tragically cut short by human trafficking. In Sacramento, Blair Moseley, a bright and entrepreneurial young woman described by her sister as full of life and dreams, endured the horrors of human trafficking. After suffering severe abuse that led to a mental health crisis, she escaped from a facility and tragically walked onto the I-5 freeway, where she was struck and killed by a vehicle on April 24, 2022.
“As Blair’s sister, my heart still aches for the bright compassionate young woman she was. She was full of dreams and had a deep love for others,” said Brianna Moseley, a human trafficking survivor and advocate. “She was only 23, but she lived with purpose. Blair wanted to become a lawyer, and she had a passion for helping those experiencing homelessness treating people with dignity, love, and humanity when so many others walked past. Losing her to human trafficking was devastating.
“I want to sincerely thank Senator Shannon Grove for introducing SB 1018 to honor Blair and other survivors. This license plate bill will bring critical funding and awareness to the organizations helping survivors heal and rebuild their lives. It means everything to our family that Blair’s memory will live on—not just in remembrance, but in action. If her story can help even one person find safety, hope, or a second chance… then her light is still changing the world.”
Fresno’s Kendra McIntyre was a vibrant 20-year-old with a colorful, extroverted spirit and an infectious zest for life. Her family describes her as fiercely loyal, incredibly artistic, and full of joy, she lit up every room with her presence and found happiness in the company of people and animals alike. Tragically, Kendra lost her life in a human trafficking-related murder in Los Angeles on March 21, 2024. Her mother, Debra Rush, continues to honor Kendra’s beautiful soul by advocating for other victims and survivors.
“SB 1018 is more than legislation; it is a commitment to protect and value lives like my daughter Kendra’s, whose extraordinary gifts, creativity, and bright future were tragically stolen far too soon,” said Debra Rush, mother of Kendra and CEO of the Fresno-based anti-trafficking organization Breaking the Chains. “She had decades of love, purpose, and life ahead of her, yet all it took was one misguided conversation that was used to groom and manipulate her into one of the most horrific abuses of our time: human trafficking. This loss has forever reshaped my life and the lives of our entire family, and it is why this bill matters so deeply. By creating sustainable support for survivor-led services, SB 1018 honors Kendra’s life and ensures that others have a chance at safety, healing, and the future she was denied."
California already has a successful tradition of specialized license plates that raise both awareness and critical dollars for important causes, from supporting firefighters and veterans to breast cancer awareness.
The bill requires annual reports to the Legislature detailing revenues, grant recipients, and outcomes, and also allows any Californian to contribute directly to the fund even if they do not purchase the plate.
SB 1018 now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee for its next hearing.