The proposed bill establishes the Council on Human and Sex Trafficking within the Department of Public Safety in Alaska. It aims to enhance the planning and coordination of programs focused on victim services, education, public awareness, data collection, and reducing demand for human and sex trafficking. The bill amends existing laws to include the council's executive director and the council itself in the relevant state statutes. The council will consist of various members appointed by the governor, including representatives from local government, victim advocacy organizations, and law enforcement, among others.

The council is tasked with several duties, including developing a standardized data collection system, overseeing funding for intervention and prevention programs, and conducting public hearings to gather input on trafficking issues. It will also be responsible for making annual reports to the governor and notifying the legislature of their availability. The bill specifies that council members will not receive a salary but will be entitled to transportation expenses and per diem. The council is set to be operational until June 30, 2029, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB0118A, AM HB 118, introduced 02/26/2025: 39.25.110, 44.41.155, 39.50.200, 44.41.150, 44.41.175, 39.25.100, 44.41.160, 18.66.020, 44.41.165, 44.41.170, 39.20.180, 11.41.360, 11.41.365, 11.66.110, 11.66.130, 44.66.010
HB0118B, AM CSHB 118(JUD), introduced 04/02/2025: 39.25.110, 44.41.155, 39.50.200, 44.41.150, 44.41.175, 39.25.100, 44.41.160, 18.66.020, 44.41.165, 44.41.170, 39.20.180, 11.41.360, 11.41.365, 11.66.110, 11.66.130, 44.66.010