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FL H0649

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Felicia Simone Robinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 787.063, Florida Statutes, specifying seven authorized uses for the Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (established under s. 787.062)
  • Authorizes fund use for public education about human trafficking, prevention of minor recruitment in Florida schools, and establishment of a survivors' resource center providing information on legal services, social services, safe harbors, safe houses, and language services
  • Permits funds to assist coordination between law enforcement agencies and service providers
  • Allows financial assistance for expunction of criminal history records and legal defense costs for offenses committed or reported while the person was a victim of human trafficking, filed pursuant to s. 943.0583
  • Effective date is contingent on HB 647 or similar legislation being adopted in the same legislative session and becoming law

Legislative Description

Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/14/2023

Full Bill Text

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