This bill mandates that individuals convicted of violations under the Human Trafficking Act of 2013 are required to pay restitution to victims. The restitution covers a range of expenses, including medical and psychological treatment, transportation, temporary housing, child care, investigation and prosecution costs, property damage, and relocation expenses for the victim and their family members. Additionally, it ensures that victims can still receive restitution even if they return to their home country or are absent from the state.

The bill also amends the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act by extending the time frame for filing claims from one year to five years after the injury or death that prompted the claim. Exceptions are made for cases where good cause is shown for the delay in filing, or if the victim is a minor, allowing claims to be filed within five years after they reach the age of eighteen.

Statutes affected:
SB 430: 16-90-712(a)
Act 666: 16-90-712(a)