Bills › 91st General Assembly

HF 649Signed by Governor · May 19, 2025

Relating to human trafficking including services and prostitution, and making penalties applicable

Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee

Topics:Crime & correctionsFamilies & human services

Same legislation: HSB 189

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2025
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 25, 2025
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 20, 202589–0
  5. Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
  6. Done: Passes the SenateApril 23, 202548–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
  8. Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2025

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 2

1 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

  • H-1145 · filed March 20, 2025 by
    AI summary This amendment changes the bill to specify that a person commits a felony if they purchase or offer to purchase sexual services from someone under eighteen, even if that person is a law enforcement officer or agent posing as a minor. Its wording →
    Ruled out of order
    March 20, 2025
  • H-1137 · filed March 19, 2025 by
    AI summary This amendment adds a rule that purchasing sexual services from a law enforcement officer or agent posing as a victim is considered human trafficking. It also expands the definition of a victim to include anyone identified as being targeted for human trafficking or a law enforcement officer posing as a victim or target. Its wording →
    Adopted
    March 20, 2025