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Senate Judiciary passes measure aligning state civil trafficking standard with federal law
Summary
SB282, presented by Senator Missy Irvin, passed the committee. The bill mirrors federal anti‑trafficking civil standards so victims may pursue civil claims without meeting criminal standards and clarifies insurance coverage distinctions for hotels and motels.
Senate Bill 282, sponsored and presented by Senator Missy Irvin (district 24), passed the Senate Judiciary Committee after a brief presentation and pro‑bill testimony. Irvin said the bill mirrors the standard used in federal anti‑trafficking laws and lets litigants choose to file civil suits under Arkansas law without satisfying the higher criminal standard. "This bill mirrors the standard that is…
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