The bill aims to enhance the state's response to human trafficking by introducing several key provisions. It mandates the establishment of an annual stakeholder meeting to develop legislative proposals and submit reports on combating human trafficking for five years, starting in 2025. The bill also defines "commercial sexual exploitation" and requires courts to screen children for this issue using standardized, evidence-based tools. Additionally, it extends the statute of limitations for minors to file claims related to sexual abuse or human trafficking from one year to five years after reaching adulthood, and it allows for actions to be brought within five years of discovery of the injury.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definition of human trafficking and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan for increasing restoration facilities and protective services for juvenile victims. It emphasizes the need for collaboration with nonprofit service providers and includes provisions for the potential development of a network with other states to provide housing for victims. The effective date for the amendments related to restitution is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 80.45, 915.35, 232.28, 232.71B, 614.8, 614.1, 710A.1, 725.1
Reprinted: 80.45, 915.35, 232.28, 232.71B, 614.8, 614.1, 725.1