Bill > SB1299

This bill amends several Pennsylvania laws related to human trafficking and the protection of sexually exploited children. Key provisions include: - Expanding the definition of "sexually exploited child" to include victims of human trafficking and those engaged or attempting to engage in prostitution. - Prohibiting the disclosure of the identity of victims of human trafficking or sexually exploited children during prosecutions. - Establishing a "safe harbor" process where law enforcement officers notify county agencies when they suspect a child may be a sexually exploited child, and the child is then assessed and, if determined to be a victim, is immune from arrest, charges, and prosecution for certain offenses directly related to their exploitation. - Requiring county agencies to report annually to the state Department of Human Services on the number of sex trafficking victims, missing children, and identified/assessed possible victims. - Allowing delinquency proceedings to be referred to county agencies for dependency services instead of prosecution, and providing for expungement of records related to these referred offenses.