HB277

In human trafficking, further providing for civil causes of action.

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB277 expands civil causes of action for sex trade victims.

Pennsylvania HB277 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to expand civil causes of action for victims of the sex trade. Victims can now bring a civil action against those who recruit, profit from, or cause bodily harm to them, as well as those who knowingly advertise for recruitment into sex trade activity. The bill specifies that such actions can be filed in the court of common pleas of the county where the victim resides or where the alleged violations occurred.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Judiciary: Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jan 27, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Jan 27, 2025

House

First consideration

Jan 27, 2025

House

Laid on the table