Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB3704

Introduced
2/7/22  

Caption

Sex trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Sex Trafficking Act of 2022; effective date.

Impact

The enactment of HB3704 will establish new laws and procedures aimed specifically at tackling sex trafficking. This will likely involve training for law enforcement on how to identify and respond to trafficking situations, as well as provisions to protect victims and support their recovery. The bill's implementation is expected to facilitate collaboration among various state and local agencies, promoting a more coordinated and effective approach to fighting trafficking.

Summary

House Bill 3704, known as the Oklahoma Sex Trafficking Act of 2022, aims to create a more robust legal framework to combat sex trafficking in the state of Oklahoma. This bill is significant as it formalizes the state's commitment to addressing sex trafficking issues, focusing on both the prevention of such crimes and the protection of victims. It outlines measures for law enforcement and other relevant entities to enhance their response to incidents of sex trafficking and improve support for victims.

Contention

While the overall goals of HB3704 may be widely supported, there are potential points of contention regarding the specifics of its provisions. Concerns may arise about how resources will be allocated and whether existing services for victims will be expanded to meet the demand that increased legal frameworks may create. Additionally, discussions around the balance between law enforcement initiatives and victim support services could lead to debates among policymakers and advocacy groups.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK HB1893

Sex trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Anti-Sex Trafficking Act of 2025; effective date.

OK HB1894

Sex trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Anti-Sex Trafficking Act of 2025; effective date.

OK HB1895

Sex trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Anti-Sex Trafficking Act of 2025; effective date.

OK HB3142

Human trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Human Trafficking Act of 2024; effective date.

OK HB2442

Human trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Human Trafficking Act of 2021; effective date.

OK HB1234

Human trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Human Trafficking Act of 2025; effective date.

OK HB1894

Drugs; creating the Oklahoma Drug Trafficking Act of 2021; effective date.

OK HB1886

Human trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Human Trafficking Justice for Victims and Advocacy Act of 2025; increasing penalties for certain unlawful act; codification; effective date.

OK HB1157

Human trafficking; creating the Human Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2021; effective date.

OK HB1882

Human trafficking; Human Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2025; effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.