An Act to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to enhance Massachusetts’ laws to better combat human trafficking and provide increased support for survivors of modern-day slavery. It seeks to strengthen existing protections and improve the state’s ability to identify, rescue, and assist victims of this crime. The legislation focuses on expanding resources and services available to survivors, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support. It builds upon previous efforts to address this serious issue.
Key provisions
- Strengthening penalties for traffickers.
- Expanding training for law enforcement and social service providers.
- Increasing access to support services for survivors, including housing, mental health care, and legal assistance.
- Improving data collection and analysis to better understand the scope of human trafficking in Massachusetts.
- Establishing a task force to coordinate efforts to combat human trafficking.
- Expanding definitions of trafficking to cover more forms of exploitation.
- Mandating reporting requirements for certain entities.
- Providing funding for victim assistance programs.
Who is affected
- Human trafficking victims
- Law enforcement agencies
- Social service providers
- Nonprofit organizations
- The general public
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