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A bill to provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking.
5/1/2024, 6:11 AM
Summary of Bill S 4214
Bill 118 s 4214, also known as the "Victims of Human Trafficking Expungement Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of victims of human trafficking who have been convicted of crimes related to their trafficking experience.
The bill aims to provide a pathway for these victims to have their convictions vacated and their arrests expunged. This would help these individuals move forward with their lives without the burden of a criminal record that was a result of their victimization.
The bill outlines specific criteria for who would be eligible for this relief, including individuals who were trafficked for labor or sex, minors who were trafficked, and individuals who were coerced or forced into criminal activity as a result of their trafficking situation. The process for vacating convictions and expunging arrests would involve petitioning the court and providing evidence of the individual's status as a victim of human trafficking. The bill also includes provisions for notifying law enforcement agencies and updating criminal records to reflect the vacated convictions and expunged arrests. Overall, the Victims of Human Trafficking Expungement Act seeks to provide justice and support for individuals who have been victimized by human trafficking and ensure that they are not further penalized by the criminal justice system for crimes they were forced or coerced into committing.
The bill aims to provide a pathway for these victims to have their convictions vacated and their arrests expunged. This would help these individuals move forward with their lives without the burden of a criminal record that was a result of their victimization.
The bill outlines specific criteria for who would be eligible for this relief, including individuals who were trafficked for labor or sex, minors who were trafficked, and individuals who were coerced or forced into criminal activity as a result of their trafficking situation. The process for vacating convictions and expunging arrests would involve petitioning the court and providing evidence of the individual's status as a victim of human trafficking. The bill also includes provisions for notifying law enforcement agencies and updating criminal records to reflect the vacated convictions and expunged arrests. Overall, the Victims of Human Trafficking Expungement Act seeks to provide justice and support for individuals who have been victimized by human trafficking and ensure that they are not further penalized by the criminal justice system for crimes they were forced or coerced into committing.
Current Status of Bill S 4214
Bill S 4214 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2024. Bill S 4214 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 30, 2024. Bill S 4214's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 30, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4214
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4214
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4214
A bill to provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking.
A bill to provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking.
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