HB 236 introduced

Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

Type: bill Introduced: August 19, 2025 Last action: October 03, 2026 👁 3 views

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Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

🏷️ Topics

"CRIME VICTIMS (S0046) Crimes--Against Morals (I0180) Crimes--Against Persons--General (I0170) Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual (I0171) Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel (I0207) Criminal Procedure--General (I0208) HUMAN TRAFFICKING (S0696) PROSTITUTION (S0016)"
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