HB 189-FN (2019): establishing an exemption from criminal penalties for child sex trafficking victims.

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HB 189-FN (2019)

establishing an exemption from criminal penalties for child sex trafficking victims.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 151

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on January 9, 2019 and January 15, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 17, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 31, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2019, making it Chapter 151 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 15, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 17, 2019, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 2, 2019, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 31, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 9, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/09/2019 10:30 am LOB 204
  • January 15, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/15/2019 11:00 am LOB 204
  • January 17, 2019: Executive Session: 01/17/2019 11:00 am LOB 204
  • January 31, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 01/31/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 31, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 01/31/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Introduced 03/07/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2019: Hearing: 04/02/2019, Room 100, SH, 09:10 am
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/23/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/23/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/06/2019)
  • June 6, 2019: Enrolled 06/06/2019
  • July 1, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/01/2019; Chapter 151; Eff: 01/01/2020

Laws It Would Change

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