Bill > HB1308

This bill amends North Dakota's laws regarding the Human Trafficking Commission, transforming it from a potentially optional to a mandatory body. The bill requires the Attorney General to establish a comprehensive commission with a diverse membership including legislators, representatives from health and human services, education, tribal nations, state's attorneys, and the governor's office. The commission's expanded duties now include collecting and evaluating human trafficking data, promoting public awareness, providing training for educators and employees in various sectors, facilitating annual prevention education for students, and conducting prevention and awareness activities. The bill also broadens the scope of training and reporting requirements, extending them to include members of regulated occupations and professions such as educators, attorneys, and professionals regulated under title 43. Additionally, the bill provides immunity from civil liability for good-faith reporting of suspected human trafficking activities, with a caveat that regulated professionals may still face disciplinary action if their reporting violates professional ethics regulations. The commission is also empowered to seek donations and grants to support its human trafficking prevention training efforts, with all received funds appropriated on a continuing basis.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1308.html