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PA HB753
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Shusterman
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AI Summary
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Expands affirmative defense for human trafficking victims to cover any offense committed as a direct result of being trafficked, regardless of whether anyone was prosecuted for the trafficking violation
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Adds theft by deception, retail theft, bad checks, and contempt of court orders to the list of convictions that trafficking victims may petition to vacate
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Removes requirement that prosecutors must consent to a motion to vacate conviction, replacing it with a requirement to provide proof of notice to the Commonwealth attorney
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In human trafficking, further providing for victim protection during prosecution.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
3/3/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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