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This bill requires the Commission on Human Trafficking to create a comprehensive report addressing potential human trafficking risks associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The commission will be tasked with evaluating existing laws, recommending legislative changes, reviewing assistance programs, promoting coordinated responses, and developing public awareness mechanisms to address potential increases in human trafficking during the sporting event. The bill establishes a new Human Trafficking Survivor Leader Advisory Council within the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance, composed of 7-11 members who are human trafficking survivors or have experience with anti-trafficking policies and victim services. The council will consult with and advise state agencies on strategies to address human trafficking risks, with a focus on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The commission must submit a detailed report to the Governor and Legislature within 180 days of the act's enactment, including recommendations on best practices, awareness campaigns, hotline capacity, potential legal changes, law enforcement guidelines, and risk mitigation strategies. The bill appropriates $1 million to the Department of Law and Public Safety to support these efforts, and the advisory council will meet at least eight times per year to develop and implement these recommendations.

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