Bill > A03022

This bill amends the New York Executive Law to provide priority and expedited processing for human trafficking victims seeking to remove permanent marks associated with their trafficking experience. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to existing law that gives human trafficking victims, as defined by the social services law, priority status when applying for assistance to remove identifying marks such as tattoos, brandings, or other symbols that were inflicted during their trafficking. These marks can serve as traumatic reminders of a victim's exploitation and can also potentially hinder their ability to reintegrate into society or seek employment. The bill ensures that such applications will be processed quickly, recognizing the sensitive and urgent nature of helping trafficking survivors heal and move forward. By expediting these claims, the legislation aims to support victims in their recovery process and help them symbolically and physically remove traces of their traumatic past. The amendment becomes effective immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3022