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This bill establishes a new mandate for the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission to develop and support a secure, technology-driven, and survivor-centered human trafficking reporting and response system, with a specific focus on areas of the state that have limited access to anti-human trafficking resources, particularly western North Carolina. The bill appropriates $300,000 in recurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support this initiative, which includes expanding the reporting system's reach, funding a full-time regional operations coordinator to oversee implementation, strengthen partnerships with law enforcement and service providers, and ensure the system's effectiveness. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for launching a targeted public awareness and outreach campaign to increase system utilization among at-risk communities, first responders, and the general public. The goal is to create a more comprehensive and accessible method for reporting and responding to human trafficking incidents, with particular attention to regions where such resources are currently scarce. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, giving the commission time to prepare and implement the new reporting and response system.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H585