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PA HB246

PA HB246
In human trafficking, further providing for evidence and defenses to human trafficking.


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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
05/28/2021
Crossed Over
05/25/2021
Passed
06/28/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 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 the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide further evidence and defenses in cases of human trafficking. Specifically, it clarifies that the age of the victim with respect to the age of consent or legal age of marriage cannot be used as a defense in human trafficking prosecutions. Additionally, the bill applies the existing provisions on the admissibility of evidence related to the victim's sexual conduct to human trafficking cases.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (36)

Last Action

Act No. 32 of 2021 (on 06/30/2021)

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