Human Trafficking
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. [SB-1569]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson
Read First Time on 03/21/2017
Spread the world
Gettr Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. [SB-1504]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nicholas Van Campen Taylor
Placed On General State Calendar on 05/23/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to requiring registration as a sex offender of certain defendants convicted of the offense of continuous trafficking of persons. [SB-1433]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to requiring registration as a sex offender of certain defendants convicted of the offense of continuous trafficking of persons.
Sponsored by: Sen. Carlos Uresti
Read First Time on 03/20/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to prevention of coerced abortions and human trafficking; creating an offense. [HB-3248]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to prevention of coerced abortions and human trafficking; creating an offense.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach
Read First Time on 03/30/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and actions to be taken by an abortion provider to prevent coerced abortions and human trafficking. [HB-3246]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and actions to be taken by an abortion provider to prevent coerced abortions and human trafficking.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach
Read First Time on 03/30/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
✔
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. [HB-29]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst
Signed By The Governor on 06/12/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to human trafficking signs at abortion facilities and offenses associated with human trafficking and coerced abortion; increasing criminal penalties. [SB-1377]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Relating to human trafficking signs at abortion facilities and offenses associated with human trafficking and coerced abortion; increasing criminal penalties.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dawn Buckingham
Read First Time on 03/16/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-2960]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Burkett
Received From The House on 05/10/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to human trafficking signs at abortion facilities and offenses associated with human trafficking and forced abortion; increasing criminal penalties. [HB-2858]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to human trafficking signs at abortion facilities and offenses associated with human trafficking and forced abortion; increasing criminal penalties.
Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer
Placed On General State Calendar on 05/09/2017
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act [HB-1644]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act TITLE I--SANCTIONS TO ENFORCE AND IMPLEMENT UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST NORTH KOREA (Sec. 101) This bill amends the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 to direct the President to designate and subject to specified sanctions under such Act any person who knowingly: purchases or acquires from North Korea any significant amounts of gold, titanium ore, vanadium ore, copper, silver, nickel, zinc, or rare earth minerals; sells or transfers to North Korea
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H4172) on 05/04/2017
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
✔
TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking [HB-1625]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Crime ]
TARGET Act Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of State's rewards program is a powerful tool in combating sophisticated international crime and that the State Department and federal law enforcement should work in concert to offer rewards that target human traffickers who prey on the most vulnerable people around the world. (Sec. 3) The State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is amended to include severe forms of trafficking in persons involving
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Cloture On The Motion To Concur In The House Amendment To The Senate Amendment To H.r. 1625 Invoked In Senate By Yea-nay Vote. 67 - 30. Record Vote Number: 62. on 03/23/2018
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to law enforcement's duty to report to the National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center certain information concerning a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case. [SB-1241]
[Crime ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Relating to law enforcement's duty to report to the National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center certain information concerning a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jose R. Rodriguez
Read First Time on 03/13/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to prostitution and trafficking of persons and to certain criminal and civil consequences of that conduct. [SB-1226]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to prostitution and trafficking of persons and to certain criminal and civil consequences of that conduct.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson
Read First Time on 03/09/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address. [HB-2770]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Data Privacy ]
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Smithee
Received From The House on 05/08/2017
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria [HJR-89]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria This joint resolution: (1) authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), successor organizations, and associated forces; and (2) grants specific statutory authorization to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations wherein involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, within the meaning of the War
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Walter B. Jones
Introduced In House on 03/15/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
✔
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address. [SB-1196]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Data Privacy ]
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst
Signed By The Governor on 06/09/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the development of a program and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development. [HB-2645]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the development of a program and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development.
Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson
Read First Time on 03/21/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to notice and continuing education requirements regarding human trafficking for cosmetologists and cosmetology facilities. [HB-2629]
[Human Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Safety ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Education ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to notice and continuing education requirements regarding human trafficking for cosmetologists and cosmetology facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson
Placed On Local, Consent, And Res. Calendar on 05/09/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of arrest records and files for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of certain offenses. [SB-1165]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of arrest records and files for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of certain offenses.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sylvia Garcia
Read First Time on 03/09/2017
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
✔
Relating to measures to address and deter certain criminal or other unlawful activity, including trafficking of persons, sexual offenses, prostitution, and activity that may constitute a public nuisance; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense. [HB-2552]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to measures to address and deter certain criminal or other unlawful activity, including trafficking of persons, sexual offenses, prostitution, and activity that may constitute a public nuisance; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman
Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017