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ND SB2220

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Paulson

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Origin

Senate

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires each law enforcement agency to develop operational guidelines for handling human trafficking, prostitution, and commercial exploitation of children cases, covering investigation, arrest, victim assistance, and service connection procedures

  • Attorney General must assist law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing these procedures

  • Peace Officer Standards and Training Board must establish a training program for law enforcement officers and state's attorneys on detecting, responding to, and investigating these crimes

  • Training must be trauma-informed and victim-centered, developed with state's attorneys, and include information on community resources for victims

  • Mandates 10 hours of training at the law enforcement academy for initial officer training and 5 hours of continuing education during the life of a peace officer license

Legislative Description

The implementation of operational guidelines and training for law enforcement officers and state's attorneys addressing the crimes of human trafficking, prostitution, and the commercial exploitation of children.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 10 nays 36

1/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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