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Sponsor says House Bill 464 would grant limited immunity to trafficking victims who seek help; lawmakers raise questions about scope
Summary
Representative Eric Bell presented a bill to provide limited immunity for certain crimes when victims of trafficking or addiction seek help; committee members raised concerns about scope and potential unintended consequences.
Representative Eric Bell presented House Bill 464, a harm-reduction measure that would provide limited immunity from prosecution for certain offenses when a person is a victim of human trafficking or is seeking assistance related to addiction or trafficking. The sponsor said the intent is to remove a barrier that stops victims from seeking help out of fear of…
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