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Committee introduces RS 32876 on human trafficking with amended prosecutorial authority
Summary
The House Judiciary committee introduced RS 32876 on Jan. 21, 2026, adopting an amendment that explicitly grants the named official discretionary authority to investigate and prosecute human trafficking under the act; amendment language was inserted by motion and approved by voice vote.
Chairman Representative Skaug presented RS 32876, a proposal addressing human trafficking, to the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee on Jan. 21, 2026. Rep. Mathias asked for clarification about the bill's language and legal authority; Rep. Hill moved to introduce the measure with amended language clarifying prosecutorial authority.
Rep. Hill's amendment removed the phrasing "may, in his sole discretion, prosecute any crimes identified in the investigation" and replaced it with the language that the official "shall have authority, in his sole discretion, to investigate and prosecute human trafficking under this act." Rep. Hill moved the amendment and it was adopted by voice vote. No roll-call vote was recorded for the introduction. The committee recorded the measure as introduced for further floor consideration.
