HB 1218-FN (2018): increasing penalties for buyers under the law regarding trafficking in persons.
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HB 1218-FN (2018)
increasing penalties for buyers under the law regarding trafficking in persons.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 4, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Linda Massimilla (D - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Latha Mangipudi (D - Hills 35)
- Rep. Virginia Irwin (D - Sull 6)
- Rep. Skylar Boutin (R - Graf 2)
- Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3)
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 5)
- Rep. Timothy Smith (D - Hills 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2018, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 16, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- October 4, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB204
- October 16, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB204
Votes
- February 22, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/11/2018 10:20 PM LOB 204
- January 16, 2018: Executive Session: 01/16/2018 LOB 204
- February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/22/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- February 22, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/22/2018
- October 4, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/04/2018 10:00 AM LOB204
- October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 10:00 AM LOB204
- October 25, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-0)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 180 (2021): increasing the penalty for buyers under the law regarding trafficking in persons.