Bill > H3287

This bill establishes a "Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund" to support services for human trafficking victims, funded by forfeited assets and fines related to human trafficking crimes. It also clarifies that certain confidential communication privileges will not prevent the reporting of child abuse or neglect, and allows for expedited trials in civil cases where a plaintiff alleges to be a human trafficking victim. Additionally, the bill permits victims to provide testimony remotely in civil proceedings if they cannot be present due to immigration laws or hardship, and creates a privilege for confidential communications between human trafficking victims and their caseworkers, with specific exceptions. The bill also mandates that victim and family identifying information be kept confidential in investigations and prosecutions, and prohibits the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's sexual conduct in certain legal proceedings. Furthermore, it defines various terms related to human trafficking, establishes criminal penalties for human trafficking offenses, including involuntary servitude, trafficking for forced labor or services, and procuring for sexual servitude, and outlines provisions for restitution to victims, forfeiture of assets used in trafficking, and civil actions for victims. The bill also includes measures to assist victims in obtaining federal visas and benefits, provides resources for child trafficking victims, and mandates the creation and distribution of educational materials on human trafficking laws and services.