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NC H585

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey McNeely

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $300,000 in recurring funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the NC Human Trafficking Commission to develop or use a secure, technology-driven, survivor-centered human trafficking reporting and response system
  • Prioritizes western North Carolina, identified as having extremely limited access to anti-human trafficking resources
  • Adds new statutory authority (G.S. 7A-354.2) requiring the Commission to coordinate the reporting system with focus on underserved areas of the state
  • Permits funding for a full-time regional operations coordinator to oversee implementation, build law enforcement partnerships, and ensure system effectiveness
  • Allows funds for public awareness and outreach campaigns targeting at-risk communities, first responders, and the general public; effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Human Trafficking Reporting/Response System

Appropriations

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/1/2025

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