Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota
In Regular Session Commencing Tuesday, January 7, 2025
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3028
(Representatives Vetter, Christianson, D. Johnston, Klemin, O'Brien, Satrom, Schauer)
(Senators Cory, Myrdal, Luick, Rummel, Paulson)
A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying human trafficking
victim service and re-entry programs.
WHEREAS, human trafficking is a crime involving the exploitation of an individual for purposes of
compelled labor or commercial sexual acts through the use of force, fraud, or coercion; and
WHEREAS, human trafficking causes a loss of basic human rights, severe mental health issues,
and substance abuse; and
WHEREAS, human trafficking is identified as a critical issue in North Dakota, impacting hundreds of
victims annually;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH
DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
That the Legislative Management consider studying human trafficking victim service and re-entry
programs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , the study include an assessment of current human trafficking victim
re-entry services, including services to protect victims from predatory offenders, policies, practices, data
and resource allocation with the goal of identifying opportunities to implement services to help victims
effectively re-enter society; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , in conducting the study, the Legislative Management shall seek
input from law enforcement, the Attorney General's office, nonprofit organizations, and other
stakeholders; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Legislative Management report its findings and
recommendations, together with any legislation required to implement the recommendations, to the
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Speaker of the House President of the Senate
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Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate
Filed in this office this ___________day of _______________________________________, 2025,
at ________ o’clock ________M.
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Secretary of State