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S 6505

Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish a universal, statewide human trafficking hotline

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Create a universal statewide human trafficking hotline to report cases, connect victims with services, and coordinate law enforcement and agencies.

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Bill Summary · S 6505

Legislative Summary: S 6505

Overview

S 6505 would direct the Division of Criminal Justice Services to establish a universal, statewide human trafficking hotline. The bill is currently in the early stage of consideration, having been introduced on March 17, 2025 and referred to the Codes Committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a single, statewide hotline to report suspected human trafficking, connect victims with services, and coordinate among law enforcement and relevant agencies.
  • Improve nationwide and statewide accessibility to reporting channels and victim support through a centralized resource.

Key Provisions (as introduced)

  • The Division of Criminal Justice Services must establish a universal statewide human trafficking hotline.
  • The legislation centers on creating a centralized contact point intended to serve the entire state and to streamline reporting and response mechanisms for human trafficking cases.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s core directive as stated. Specific details regarding hours of operation, multilingual access, funding, governance, data collection, performance metrics, and coordination with other agencies are not provided in the available text.

Affected Parties

  • Division of Criminal Justice Services (lead agency responsible for implementation).
  • Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who would coordinate responses with the hotline.
  • Human trafficking survivors and potential victims who would access the hotline for reporting and assistance.
  • Service providers (e.g., shelter, legal aid, medical and social services) that may partner with the hotline to deliver support.

Status and Legislative History

  • Introduced: March 17, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Codes (Committee stage for review and potential amendments).
  • Legislative actions recorded: 2025-03-17 — Referred to Codes (noted twice in the provided record).
  • Sponsor: Cordell Cleare (primary).

Related Legislation

  • S 8713 (prior-session)
  • S 390 (prior-session)

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Policy Impact: Creates a centralized mechanism to improve detection, reporting, and support for human trafficking cases across the state.
  • Operational Considerations: Requires ongoing funding, governance structure, interagency coordination, data privacy protections, and mechanisms for training and public awareness.
  • Stakeholders: Enhanced collaboration between law enforcement, state agencies, service providers, and community organizations; potential improvements in survivor outcomes.
  • Timeline: As a codes referral bill, it would typically proceed through committee review, potential amendments, and floor consideration subject to the legislative calendar.

Next Steps

  • Follow the Codes Committee actions for any amendments, fiscal notes, or hearings.
  • Monitor for accompanying fiscal impact statements or agency implementation plans that clarify funding, staffing, and performance benchmarks.

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

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