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PA HB2174

PA HB2174
In human trafficking, further providing for evidence and defenses to human trafficking.


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Introduced
01/06/2020
In Committee
01/24/2020
Crossed Over
01/22/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for evidence and defenses to human trafficking.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's law on human trafficking to clarify that evidence of the victim's age of consent or legal age of marriage does not constitute a defense in a human trafficking prosecution. It also specifies that the existing provisions on evidence of a victim's sexual conduct shall apply to human trafficking cases.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 01/24/2020)

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