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RI H7649

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Dawson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fines collected under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking must be deposited into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund
  • The violent crimes indemnity account funds awards granted under the criminal injuries compensation act (Chapter 25 of Title 12)
  • Fines of $300 per violation are imposed on employers who knowingly fail to display required human trafficking hotline signs at designated locations
  • Designated locations include strip clubs, sexually-oriented businesses, entities previously cited as nuisances for prostitution, job-recruitment centers, hospitals, and emergency-care providers
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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