NC H495

Increases the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission membership from 12 to 15 members with revised appointment responsibilities among legislative leaders and the Governor.

Removes ex officio member positions previously held by state secretaries (Public Safety, Administration, Labor, Health and Human Services) and the Attorney General.

Replaces law enforcement appointments (county sheriffs and city/town police) with representatives from Legal Aid of North Carolina, Department of Labor, NC Justice Center, trauma experts, NC Coalition Against Human Trafficking, healthcare providers, sexual assault response teams, and faith-based organizations.

Establishes two-year member terms with biennial gubernatorial appointment of a Commission chair, replacing the previous open-ended service structure that terminated on December 31, 2014.

Requires the Department of Justice to provide Raleigh office space for the Commission and directs the Attorney General to allocate funding from available Justice Department resources.