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HI HB874

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Includes sexual exploitation and labor trafficking within the definition of reportable acts constituting child abuse or neglect under Hawaii law
  • Adds sexual exploitation and labor trafficking to the definition of "harm" used in child welfare statutes
  • Ensures the Department of Human Services provides necessary services to child victims of sex and labor trafficking
  • Sets effective date as July 1, 2050, pending further discussion
  • Received support from the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Catholic Conference, and multiple anti-trafficking organizations

Legislative Description

Services; Child Victims of Sex and Labor Trafficking

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cachola, Har, McDermott excused (3).

2/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2013
Human Services1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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