The bill aims to enhance the prevention of and remedies for human trafficking in Washington State by introducing new legal provisions and amending existing laws. It establishes that business entities can be prosecuted for human trafficking offenses only if they knowingly engage in such conduct or if their employees or agents do so as part of a pattern of activity that the entity was aware of and failed to stop. The bill also prescribes significant penalties for business entities found guilty, including fines up to $1,000,000, disgorgement of profits, and potential debarment from government contracts. Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement maintain the confidentiality of victims' identities and images during investigations and prosecutions related to human trafficking.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new law enforcement protocol requiring certifying agencies to assist individuals who may qualify for T or U nonimmigrant visas due to severe trafficking or related offenses. Agencies must complete and provide necessary forms to these individuals upon request, ensuring they are informed of their rights and the reasons for any denial of assistance. The bill also reenacts and amends existing laws to protect the privacy of victims and witnesses, particularly in cases involving sexual offenses and human trafficking, by exempting certain information from public disclosure.