Pennsylvania HB2243 amends safe harbor provisions for sexually exploited children and repeals dependency in lieu of delinquency proceedings.
Pennsylvania HB2243 amends the state's human trafficking laws to provide safe harbor for sexually exploited children, exempting them from prosecution for certain non-violent offenses. It also repeals provisions allowing dependency proceedings in lieu of delinquency for certain offenses. The bill ensures that children under 18 who are victims of human trafficking are immune from prosecution for specific non-violent crimes and limits their detention to secure necessary services.
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