HB 24-1261 CO
Civil Remedies to Prevent Human Trafficking
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Summary
The bill establishes the "Battling to Restore, Advocate, and Vanquish Exploitation (BRAVE) Act of 2024" (BRAVE act). The purpose of the BRAVE act is to authorize qualified nonprofit organizations (nonprofits) that work to combat human trafficking in Colorado or provide aftercare services to survivors of human trafficking to initiate civil litigation against human traffickers. Nonprofits are given legal standing in human trafficking cases in which they were involved. The office of the attorney general has the responsibility for purposes of notice and oversight. The Colorado human trafficking council is responsible for developing victim-centered and trauma-informed training. The bill creates the human trafficking prevention and aftercare services fund.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsor (1)
- Scott Bottoms Republican · primary
Action history (2)
- Mar 7, 2024 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely · lower
- Feb 13, 2024 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs · lower
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