Louisiana 2022 2022 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SR180 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Whitney Kauffeld.
DIGEST
SR 180 Original	2022 Regular Session	Mizell
Establishes the Task Force on Human Trafficking Arrests to study the gap between the high number
of trafficking victims seeking services and the low number of trafficking arrests and prosecutions,
and to propose recommendations, together with specific proposals for legislation.
Provides that the task force consists of the following members:
(1)The senator for District 12, who will serve as chairperson.
(2)A representative from the La. Alliance of Children's Advocacy Centers, appointed by the
executive director.
(3)A member of the sex crimes division of La. State Police, appointed by the superintendent.
(4)The executive director of the La. District Attorneys Association, or his designee.
(5)A representative of the La. Human Trafficking Prevention Commission, appointed by the
governor.
(6)The director of Caddo Parish Juvenile Services.
(7)A representative of the La. Sheriffs' Association, appointed by the executive director.
(8)A representative of the La. Association of Chiefs of Police, appointed by the president of the
organization.
(9)A member of the La. District Judges Association, appointed by the president of the
organization.
Provides that the task force make a written report of its findings and recommendations by February
1, 2023.