Human Trafficking
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to crime victims' compensation. [HB-2877]
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Relating to crime victims' compensation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier
Not Again Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/24/2023
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Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas. [HCR-64]
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Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
Sponsored by: Rep. Todd Hunter
Considered In Public Hearing on 04/12/2023
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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations. [HB-2603]
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Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lacey Hull
Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 04/28/2023
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Utah 2023 General Session
Human Trafficking Prevention Program [HB-518]
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Human Trafficking Prevention Program
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox
Senate/ Strike Enacting Clause In Senate Secretary on 03/03/2023
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a trafficking or sexual offense against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense. [SJR-51]
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a trafficking or sexual offense against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Parker
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/03/2023
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Relating to requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense. [SB-1010]
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Relating to requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Parker
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/03/2023
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Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons. [SB-1011]
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Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Parker
Placed On General State Calendar on 05/23/2023
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Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information. [SB-1012]
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Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Parker
Read First Time on 03/03/2023
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Relating to the individuals to whom notice and information must be provided after the Department of Family and Protective Services or another agency takes possession of a child. [HB-2439]
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Relating to the individuals to whom notice and information must be provided after the Department of Family and Protective Services or another agency takes possession of a child.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kronda Thimesch
Placed On General State Calendar on 05/11/2023
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Utah 2023 General Session
Joinder of Criminal Offenses [HB-486]
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Joinder of Criminal Offenses
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox
House/ Strike Enacting Clause In Clerk Of The House on 03/03/2023
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Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention. [HB-2313]
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Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.
Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson
Signed By The Governor on 06/12/2023
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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense. [SJR-44]
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst
Read 2nd Time on 05/23/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Maryland Department of Transportation - Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Awareness, Training, and Response (See Someone, Save Someone Act) [HB-1053]
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Requiring the Maryland Department of Transportation to develop and implement a certain training program for certain transportation-sector employees, taxicab drivers, and transportation network operators on the identification and reporting of suspected child exploitation and human trafficking; requiring certain transportation-sector employers to establish procedures for reporting suspected child exploitation and human trafficking to certain entities; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric D. Ebersole
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Maryland RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act [HB-1138]
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Establishing the statute of limitations for a certain civil action for damages resulting from a certain pattern of racketeering activity; prohibiting a person from participating in certain racketeering activity; authorizing the filing of and establishing procedures for civil actions for injunctive relief and damages arising out of certain racketeering activity; and establishing procedures for the forfeiture of property connected to certain racketeering activity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Smith
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/24/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Sex Trafficking - Felony [HB-754]
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Reclassifying as a felony instead of a misdemeanor certain sex trafficking offenses; and establishing an affirmative defense of duress if a defendant committed an alleged violation as a result of an act of another charged with violating certain prohibitions against sex trafficking.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian M. Crosby
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/06/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Maryland RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act [SB-606]
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Establishing the statute of limitations for a certain civil action for damages resulting from a certain pattern of racketeering activity; prohibiting a person from participating in certain racketeering activity; authorizing the filing of and establishing procedures for civil actions for injunctive relief and damages arising out of certain racketeering activity; and establishing procedures for the forfeiture of property connected to certain racketeering activity.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Anthony Muse
Hearing 3/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution. [SB-722]
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Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer
Read First Time on 03/01/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking [HB-461]
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Requiring the State Board of Education and nonpublic schools that hold a certificate of approval from the State Board and participate in the Nonpublic Schools Textbook and Technology Grants Program to develop and implement a program of age-appropriate education on the awareness and prevention of sexual abuse and assault that includes, for students in grades 6 through 8, material promoting the awareness and prevention of human and sex trafficking.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Hearing 4/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/21/2023
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Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children. [HB-1769]
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Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf
Signed By The Governor on 06/09/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
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Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response [SB-292]
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Altering procedures that a law enforcement officer and a court are required to follow when the law enforcement officer or court has reason to believe that a child who has been detained is a victim of sex trafficking or a victim of human trafficking; providing that a minor may not be criminally prosecuted or proceeded against under certain provisions of law for a certain offense if the minor committed the offense as a direct result of being a victim of sex trafficking or being a victim of human trafficking; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Folden
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 686 on 05/16/2023