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 combat human trafficking and better support survivors of modern-day slavery. It seeks to strengthen existing protections and potentially expand the resources available to victims. The legislation focuses on bolstering the state’s ability to identify and address this serious crime. Specifically, it intends to improve support services for survivors and strengthen legal measures against traffickers.
Key provisions
- Strengthening laws to combat human trafficking.
- Expanding protections for survivors of modern-day slavery.
- Improving identification and investigation of trafficking cases.
- Increasing access to support services for survivors.
- Potentially broadening definitions related to human trafficking.
- Referral to the committee on The Judiciary
- Referral to the committee on Health Care Financing
Who is affected
- Victims of human trafficking
- Potential victims of human trafficking
- Law enforcement agencies
- Healthcare providers
- Social service organizations
Notable changes
- The bill’s specific changes to existing laws are not detailed in the provided text.
- It likely aims to update definitions and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
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