HI SB235

Establishes a statewide human trafficking prevention program under the Department of the Attorney General to address commercial sexual exploitation of children and human trafficking victims.

Requires the program to assess anti-trafficking needs, develop prevention strategies, provide victim support and assistance, promote public awareness, create informational materials and websites, develop training programs, and apply for federal funding.

Mandates the Attorney General submit a report by 20 days before the 2024 legislative session on commercial sexual exploitation of children and a report by 20 days before the 2025 session on human trafficking efforts.

Reports must include victim identification plans, best practices from other states, evaluation of current programs, public outreach strategies, barriers to victim support, criminal statute review, training program plans, assessment tools for first responders, prevention strategies, collaboration recommendations, and comprehensive data analysis.

Effective date is December 31, 2050.