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SB 11 (2nd Special Session) - Establishes Legal Protections to Victims of Human Trafficking Who Were Forced to Commit Crimes - Texas Key Vote

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Title: Establishes Legal Protections to Victims of Human Trafficking Who Were Forced to Commit Crimes

NOTE: THIS BILL WAS VOTED ON DURING A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott


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Title: Establishes Legal Protections to Victims of Human Trafficking Who Were Forced to Commit Crimes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes legal protections to victims of human trafficking who were forced to commit crimes.

Highlights:

  • Establishes that victims of human trafficking who were forced or coerced into committing a criminal act may utilize this information to establish an affirmative defense in a court of law (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

NOTE: THIS BILL WAS VOTED ON DURING A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE

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Title: Establishes Legal Protections to Victims of Human Trafficking Who Were Forced to Commit Crimes

NOTE: THIS BILL WAS VOTED ON DURING A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE

Title: Establishes Legal Protections to Victims of Human Trafficking Who Were Forced to Commit Crimes

NOTE: THIS BILL WAS VOTED ON DURING A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE

NOTE: THIS BILL WAS VOTED ON DURING A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE

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