Iowa HF1036 strengthens measures against human trafficking, including screening children, extending civil statutes of limitations, and enhancing.

Iowa HF1036 introduces several measures to combat human trafficking. It mandates the screening of children for commercial sexual exploitation using a standardized, evidence-based, trauma-informed tool. The bill extends the statute of limitations for actions related to sexual abuse or human trafficking of minors to five years after the victim turns 18. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan to increase the availability of restorative facilities and protective services for juvenile victims of human trafficking.

Iowa HF1036 strengthens measures against human trafficking, including screening children, extending civil statutes of limitations, and enhancing.

Iowa HF1036 introduces several measures to combat human trafficking. It mandates the screening of children for commercial sexual exploitation using a standardized, evidence-based, trauma-informed tool. The bill extends the statute of limitations for actions related to sexual abuse or human trafficking of minors to five years after the victim turns 18. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan to increase the availability of restorative facilities and protective services for juvenile victims of human trafficking.