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AZ HB2759

Bill

Status

Vetoed

4/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Gillette

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Entitles prevailing trafficking victims to actual damages (including mental anguish), court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and potentially exemplary damages.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/14/2023
Military Affairs and Public Safety3/2/2023
Rules2/7/2023
Judiciary2/7/2023

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