OK
Oklahoma House Bill HB3142

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB3142

Introduced
2/5/24  

Caption

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

Impact

The adoption of this bill would result in changes to state laws surrounding human trafficking, potentially streamlining processes related to reporting, prosecuting, and preventing cases of trafficking. It would set the stage for better coordination between law enforcement, social services, and non-profit organizations that aid victims. By formally recognizing and legislating on the topic, the bill aims to elevate the state’s commitment to combating human trafficking and supporting those impacted by it.

Summary

House Bill 3142, also known as the Oklahoma Human Trafficking Act of 2024, aims to create a legislative framework specifically addressing the issues of human trafficking within the state. The bill is designed to enhance the state's response to human trafficking by providing clearer statutes and potentially allocating resources aimed at preventing these crimes. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting victims as well as implementing measures to hold offenders accountable.

Contention

While the bill seeks to address the critical issues surrounding human trafficking, discussions around its introduction may involve debates regarding funding, resource allocation, and prioritization of cases. Critics may question whether the framework provided by the bill is sufficient or if it will lead to adequate enforcement mechanisms. Additionally, there could be concerns about the effectiveness of the proposed measures in a state already grappling with various criminal justice challenges.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB914

Human trafficking; creating the Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund; providing for legislative appropriations; allowing certain expenditures. Effective date.

OK HB1050

Human trafficking and child exploitation; creating the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act; directing retailers of Internet-enabled devices to equip products with certain filters; codification; effective date.

OK SB661

Human trafficking; creating the Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund; characteristics; placing under control of the Attorney General; limiting usage of funds; budgetary requirements and limitations; purposes. Effective date.

OK SB1100

Fentanyl trafficking; increasing certain penalties; removing certain probation eligibility. Effective date.

OK HB1792

Classification of felony offenses; creating the Oklahoma Crime Reclassification Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1745

Human services; Human Services Policy Act of 2023; noncodification; effective date.

OK SB936

Public health and safety; creating the Protection of Human Life Act of 2023; making certain actions with a human embryo unlawful. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2825

Sunset; creating the Oklahoma Sunset Act of 2023; effective date.

OK SB66

State government; creating the Oklahoma Rural Investment for Sow Farms Act of 2023. Effective date.

OK HB2880

Human services; Child Care Services Act of 2023; effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.