House clears bill creating affirmative defense for trafficking victims forced to commit crimes
Senate Bill 11 creates a statutory affirmative defense for people who committed certain offenses as a direct result of human trafficking or compelling prostitution, excluding major violent felonies; the measure passed the House 137–1 after sponsors said it narrows an earlier, vetoed bill.
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The Texas House passed Senate Bill 11, which creates an affirmative defense for victims of trafficking or compelling prostitution who commit certain offenses as a direct result of fraud, force, or coercion. The bill passed on final passage with 137 yeas and 1 nay.
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