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This bill introduces several key provisions to support victims of human trafficking in Pennsylvania. It expands definitions related to human trafficking, creating new categories like "authorized entities" (including legal aid organizations, nonprofit groups, and victim service providers) and "governmental entities" that can help identify and support trafficking victims. The bill establishes a formal "victim determination statement" process, which allows courts, governmental entities, or authorized entities to officially document an individual's status as a human trafficking victim, including details about the period of trafficking and any offenses committed as a result of their victimization. The legislation also mandates the creation of a State Human Trafficking Resource Coordinator, a nonprofit organization that will be granted a grant to assist in identifying victims, coordinating resources, and supporting the state's human trafficking grant program. Additionally, the bill provides a mechanism for victims of human trafficking to restore their driver's operating privilege if it was suspended or revoked as a direct result of their trafficking experience. Victims or entities acting on their behalf can petition the department of transportation, providing their victim determination statement, and if deemed not a safety risk, they can have their driving privileges reinstated, potentially after completing a driver improvement course. The bill aims to provide comprehensive support and legal remedies for human trafficking survivors.

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