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Introduced
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Passed
07/08/2025
07/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/08/2025
07/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend the membership of the trafficking in persons council, add victims of sexual assault and victims of trafficking in persons as protected classes for purposes of certain anti-discrimination statutes, create an affirmative defense for misdemeanor offenses for young victims of trafficking in persons and eliminate the requirement that training in identification and reporting of trafficking in persons be presented in a video format.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several changes to Connecticut state law to enhance protections for victims of sexual assault and human trafficking. The legislation modifies the composition of the Trafficking in Persons Council by adding the Commissioner of Transportation and removing an adult victim of trafficking from its membership. It also expands anti-discrimination protections to include victims of sexual assault and trafficking in persons across various state statutes, such as housing, employment, credit transactions, and public services. Additionally, the bill creates an affirmative defense for minors under 18 who commit misdemeanor offenses if their actions were a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking. The bill also eliminates the requirement that training on human trafficking issues be presented in a video format, instead allowing for more flexible training presentations for law enforcement, court personnel, medical staff, and educators. These changes aim to provide greater legal protections and support for victims of sexual assault and human trafficking, recognizing the complex challenges these individuals face in various aspects of their lives.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Saud Anwar (D),
Juan Candelaria (D),
Joseph Canino (R),
Paul Cicarella (R),
Eilish Collins Main (D),
Hubert Delany (D),
Tom Delnicki (R),
Pat Dillon (D),
Kate Farrar (D),
Jillian Gilchrest (D),
Ken Gucker (D),
Anne Hughes (D),
Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D),
Kara Rochelle (D),
Heather Somers (R),
Steven Winter (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee (J)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor (on 07/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB07236&which_year=2025 |
| Analysis - Summary for Public Act No. 25-139 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/SUM/PDF/2025SUM00139-R01HB-07236-SUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/ACT/PA/PDF/2025PA-00139-R00HB-07236-PA.PDF |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 754 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-07236-R000754-BA.PDF |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 754 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-07236-R000754-FN.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07236-R01-HB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07236-R00-HB.PDF |
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