House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 320(G) to enhance bail conditions for defendants accused of human trafficking offenses. The bill expands the list of offenses for which the court must consider the defendant's previous criminal history and potential threat to the victim, now including human trafficking and trafficking of children for sexual purposes. Additionally, it mandates that if a defendant is alleged to have committed these offenses, the court must impose specific employment restrictions, prohibiting them from engaging in various jobs that could pose a risk to public safety, such as working as a transportation network driver, service worker, or in any capacity involving children.
The proposed law retains existing provisions regarding bail conditions for domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses while adding new requirements for human trafficking cases. It emphasizes the court's responsibility to evaluate the defendant's history and potential danger to victims and the public when determining bail conditions. The bill aims to strengthen protections for victims and ensure that defendants accused of serious offenses do not have the opportunity to engage in activities that could further endanger vulnerable populations.