Civil Remedies to Prevent Human Trafficking
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning creation of the "Battling to Restore, Advocate, and Vanquish Exploitation (BRAVE) Act of 2024".
Bill Summary:
The bill establishes the "Battling to Restore, Advocate, and Vanquish Exploitation (BRAVE) Act of 2024" (BRAVE act). The purpose of the BRAVE act is to authorize qualified nonprofit organizations (nonprofits) that work to combat human trafficking in Colorado or provide aftercare services to survivors of human trafficking to initiate civil litigation against human traffickers. Nonprofits are given legal standing in human trafficking cases in which they were involved. The office of the attorney general has the responsibility for purposes of notice and oversight. The Colorado human trafficking council is responsible for developing victim-centered and trauma-informed training. The bill creates the human trafficking prevention and aftercare services fund.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Scott Bottoms
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2024 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment K). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment M). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.001, as amended (Attachment J). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 24-1261, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 3-6. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 24-1261 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2024 | L.001 | HOU State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs | Passed [*] | |
| 03/07/2024 | L.003 | HOU State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs | Passed [*] | |
| 03/07/2024 | L.002 | HOU State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2024 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/13/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |