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AZ HB2759
Bill
Status
4/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Gillette
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Arizona Corporation Commission from incorporating a nonprofit corporation if any officer, director, or trustee has been convicted of smuggling, human smuggling, unlawful labor trafficking, sex trafficking, child sex trafficking, forced labor trafficking, or federal immigration offenses.
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Expands civil liability for trafficking to include persons who "facilitate" trafficking, in addition to those who directly engage in it or benefit from trafficking ventures.
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Allows trafficking victims to sue legal entities governed by Arizona corporate or nonprofit law, with shareholders, members, or partners jointly and severally liable if they caused the entity to be used for trafficking for their direct personal benefit.
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Entitles prevailing trafficking victims to actual damages (including mental anguish), court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and potentially exemplary damages.
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Establishes joint liability among all persons found responsible for trafficking damages, making each liable for the entire amount owed to victims.
Legislative Description
Nonprofits; facilitation; trafficking offenses; penalties
Penalties
Last Action
Governor Vetoed
4/28/2023