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A 4009

Relates to sex trafficking

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica González-Rojas and 8 co-sponsors

A 4009 fights sex trafficking by strengthening victim protections and boosting enforcement and training for police and service providers.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · A 4009

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4009 (Relates to sex trafficking)

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4009
  • Title: Relates to sex trafficking
  • Status: REFERRED TO CODES (as of the latest record)
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Classification: bill

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
  • Cosponsors: Judy Griffin, Nader Sayegh, Dana Levenberg, Kwani O’Pharrow, Tommy Schiavoni, Rebecca Kassay, John Zaccaro Jr., Larinda Hooks

Related Legislation

  • Senate companion: S 202 (listed as companion; also noted as S 202 in prior-session context)
  • Related bill: S 7182 (prior-session)

What the bill seeks to do

  • The bill is categorized as “Relates to sex trafficking.” The exact text and substantive provisions are not provided in the summary here.
  • Based on the title and standard legislative practice, the bill would be expected to address issues connected to sex trafficking—potentially including definitions, offenses, penalties, victim protections, and related enforcement or support measures. The precise changes to statutes, programs, funding, or procedural requirements would be contained in the full bill text.

Key provisions (pending text)

  • The specific provisions, including definitions (of sex trafficking, victims, coerced conduct, etc.), criminal or civil remedies, enforcement mechanisms, and funding or administrative provisions, are not available in the provided summary.
  • If available, the bill could cover typical areas such as enhanced penalties for trafficking offenses, mandatory training for law enforcement and service providers, victim-centered protections, reporting requirements, data collection, and interagency collaboration. However, these are speculative without the actual language.

Who would be affected

  • Potentially affected groups include:
    • Sex trafficking victims and survivors (protections, services, or legal remedies)
    • Law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies (enforcement and training)
    • Service providers (victim services, protections, and coordination)
    • Public and private organizations involved in prevention, health, and social services
    • The broader criminal justice and public safety community

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill was introduced on January 30, 2025 and promptly referred to the Codes committee.
  • The actions listed show two identical “REFFERED TO CODES” entries on the same date, indicating initial committee referral.
  • There is a Senate companion (S 202) and a related/Senate counterpart (S 7182 in prior session), which may indicate expected parallel consideration in the Senate if pursued.

Practical next steps for readers

  • Review the full text of A 4009 to understand the exact changes proposed.
  • Monitor committee hearings (Codes) for amendments, debate, and potential passage.
  • Compare with the Senate companion S 202 to gauge alignment or differences between house versions.

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

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