A bill that would make sex trafficking of minors a strike under California’s three-strikes law is heading to the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Friday, Sept. 1, for a decision whether it lives or dies, is put on hold or put to a vote by the entire Assembly.

A bill to increase penalties for trafficking of children had a wild coaster ride this week in Sacramento.

In a rare unanimous vote, the state Senate has passed legislation that would make trafficking of minors a serious felony.