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SB 6132

Concerning human trafficking reporting.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Perry Dozier and 2 co-sponsors

Requires an annual Dec 1 trafficking report by the Washington State Patrol and the Commerce Office of Crime Victims Advocacy, using interagency data to guide policy and oversight.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
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Bill Summary · SB 6132

Summary: Senate Bill 6132 (Concerning human trafficking reporting)

Overview

Senate Bill 6132 would add a new reporting requirement to Washington law focused on child and human trafficking. The bill creates an annual, collaborative report produced by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the Department of Commerce’s Office of Crime Victims Advocacy. The report would be submitted to the Governor and relevant standing policy committees of the Legislature each December.

  • Bill number: SB 6132
  • Introduced: January 10, 2024
  • Status: First reading; referred to Law & Justice
  • Legislative action to date: First reading on January 10, 2024

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim is to improve understanding of child and human trafficking in Washington by consolidating data, trends, and training activities from multiple agencies and partners. By requiring an annual, collaborative report, the bill seeks to enhance oversight, coordination, and policy discussion related to trafficking crimes and prevention efforts.

Key Provisions

  • New Section to RCW 43.43: An annual reporting requirement starting December 1, 2024, with subsequent reports due each December 1 thereafter.
  • Responsible agencies: The WSP and the Department of Commerce Office of Crime Victims Advocacy must prepare and submit the report.
  • Content and data sources: The report must be based on data available to the WSP and the Department of Commerce, and should include current data, programs, and activities from:
    • The Missing Children Clearinghouse (RCW 13.60)
    • Department of Commerce
    • Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
    • Attorney General’s Office
    • Federal government
    • Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC)
    • Local law enforcement, when possible
  • Purpose aligned with existing law: The report also provides that it satisfies the reporting requirement in RCW 43.280.095(4).

Who Is Affected

  • State agencies: Washington State Patrol; Department of Commerce (including the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy); DCYF; Attorney General’s Office.
  • External partners: Federal authorities; Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs; local law enforcement (where available).
  • Beneficiaries: Policymakers, law enforcement, service providers, and the public, through improved data, coordination, and awareness of trafficking trends and trainings.

Timeline and Procedural Details

  • Effective timing: If enacted, the first report would be due December 1, 2024, with a report each December 1 thereafter.
  • Scope: The new reporting requirement is added as a standalone section to RCW 43.43.

Impact and Compliance Considerations

  • The bill emphasizes interagency collaboration and data integration across multiple agencies and partners.
  • It explicitly links the new report to existing reporting requirements (RCW 43.280.095(4)).
  • No explicit funding or budget language is included in the summary; implementation would depend on agency capacity and any future budget actions.

Notes

This summary reflects the text as introduced and the stated purpose in SB 6132. The bill is at the first-reading stage and may undergo amendments during committee review.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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