Bill > HB23

This bill amends Delaware's human trafficking laws to expand forfeiture provisions and modify legal protections for minors involved in trafficking-related proceedings. Specifically, the bill expands the range of offenses for which a convicted person must forfeit property used to facilitate human trafficking, now including offenses under paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(5) instead of just (b)(1)-(3). The bill also removes "prostitution" from language related to juvenile delinquency proceedings involving minors, potentially broadening opportunities for minors to receive specialized services and have charges potentially dismissed. Additionally, the bill adds "human trafficking" as a specific form of abuse in the legal definitions, which could have implications for how trafficking is addressed in other legal contexts. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive legal tools for addressing human trafficking and protecting victims, particularly minors, by offering alternative paths to prosecution and rehabilitation.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141728