HB23

An Act To Amend Title 10 And Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Human Trafficking.

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Delaware HB23 amends laws on human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude, and addresses juvenile delinquency proceedings.

Delaware HB23 amends Title 10 and Title 11 of the Delaware Code to redefine human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. It introduces provisions for staying juvenile delinquency proceedings for minors charged with prostitution or loitering, allowing for specialized services and potential nolle prosequi of charges if the minor complies with services. The bill also includes forfeiture provisions for property used in offenses related to human trafficking.

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary

Jan 29, 2025

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

May 7, 2025

Signed by Governor

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits