Human Anti-Trafficking Act; created, report. (HB1827)
Introduced By
Del. Terrie Suit (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Human Anti-Trafficking Act; penalties. Establishes in Virginia law the "Model State Anti-Trafficking Criminal Statute" drafted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Although Virginia has criminal statutes that address many of the crimes addressed by the Act (kidnapping, prostitution, etc.), the Department of Justice has asked the states to adopt the model act. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/03/2007 | Committee |
| 01/03/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 075181520 |
| 01/03/2007 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/04/2007 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1827) |
| 01/11/2007 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/12/2007 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1827) |