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IA HF747
IA HF747A bill for an act providing for a human trafficking task force and an annual report to the general assembly.
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Introduced
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill directs the commissioner of public safety to establish a human trafficking task force to investigate human trafficking (trafficking) in the state, collaborate with the office to combat human trafficking, identify current services available in the state to victims of human trafficking, develop information and materials available to the public to educate members of the public on ways to provide assistance to a person who may be a victim of human trafficking, and report on findings and make recommendations in the report submitted to the general assembly. The required members of the task force are specified in the bill. The bill requires the commissioner to provide the findings and recommendations of the task force to the coordinator of the office of human trafficking for inclusion in the annual report submitted by the office to the general assembly by November 1.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive human trafficking task force in Iowa, designed to combat human trafficking and provide strategic support to victims. The task force, to be created by January 30, 2026, will include representatives from various state agencies and public sectors, such as law enforcement, education, corrections, and the attorney general's office, as well as six public members with diverse backgrounds. Members appointed by the governor will serve six-year terms, with staggered initial appointments to ensure continuity. The task force's responsibilities include collaborating with the state's office to combat human trafficking, identifying existing victim services, developing public education materials about human trafficking assistance, and producing an annual report with findings and recommendations. The task force will be chaired by the commissioner or their designee, and its recommendations will be incorporated into the annual report submitted to the state's general assembly. The bill also modifies existing reporting requirements, specifying that the annual report must be submitted by November 1 and include the task force's findings, thereby creating a more structured and comprehensive approach to addressing human trafficking in Iowa.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 513. (on 03/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF747 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF747.html |
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