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MN HF1415

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Susan Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Creates a civil cause of action allowing sex trafficking victims to sue persons who violate Minnesota Statutes section 609.322
  • Court may award damages including punitive damages, reasonable attorney fees, and other litigation costs to prevailing victims
  • Applies evidentiary protections from section 611A.83 to civil actions under this cause of action
  • Evidentiary protections do not extend to subsequent prosecutions of violent crimes as defined in section 609.1095
  • Effective August 1, 2013, and applies to causes of action commenced on or after that date

Legislative Description

Sex trafficking victims cause of action created.

Last Action

Author added Freiberg

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Civil Law3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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