19.0751.04000
Sixty-sixth
Legislative Assembly HOUSE BILL NO. 1541
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Representatives Buffalo, Fegley, Hager
Senators Hogan, Myrdal
1 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-12-33 of the North Dakota Century Code,
2 relating to presentations by the human trafficking commission.
3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:
4 SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 54-12-33 of the North Dakota Century Code is
5 amended and reenacted as follows:
6 54-12-33. Human trafficking commission.
7 1. The attorney general may establish a human trafficking commission, comprised of
8 designees from state, local, and tribal agencies which have contact with victims or
9 perpetrators, nongovernmental organizations that represent or work with victims, and
10 other organizations and individuals, including victims, whose expertise would benefit
11 the commission. The attorney general may establish the commission by appointing an
12 existing statewide coalition.
13 2. The commission shall:
14 a. Collect and evaluate data on human trafficking in this state and submit an annual
15 report to the attorney general, governor, and legislative assembly;
16 b. Promote public awareness about human trafficking, victim remedies and
17 services, and trafficking prevention;
18 c. Promote training on human trafficking prevention and victim services for state
19 and local employees who may have recurring contact with victims or
20 perpetrators;
21 d. Promote training on human trafficking investigation and prosecution with the
22 North Dakota state's attorney's association, the North Dakota peace officers
23 standards and training board, and state and local law enforcement agencies; and
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1 e. Present annually at a professional development conference directed toward all
2 teachers and all administrators, which is hosted by educational organizations in
3 this state, regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention; and
4 f. Conduct other appropriate activities.
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Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-12-33
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-12-33
Enrollment: 54-12-33