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House creates statewide human-trafficking investigation task force
Summary
House File 2565 establishes a human-trafficking investigation and response team with investigators, prosecutors and victim-care liaisons positioned across the state; sponsors emphasized the need for a rapid-response capability to help victims and pursue both buyers and sellers.
Representative (sponsor) described HF 2565 as creating regional teams — each with two investigators, one prosecutor and one victim-care liaison — and a 24/7 operations center to task responses statewide. The sponsor urged passage, saying "the bill seeks to eliminate such criminal arrogance by increasing the likelihood they will pay a heavy price for enslaving or buying another person."
Representative Srinivasan and others supported the bill, describing human trafficking as a devastating issue that affects Iowans and urging the House to act. The measure passed the House by recorded vote (88–0, 12 absent) and the title was agreed to.
