Substitute for Raised H.B. No. 5476
Session Year 2026
 


AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

To establish a Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator, add additional members to the Trafficking in Persons Council, require all employees of the Department of Children and Families and the Court Support Services Division to undergo training regarding human trafficking, require the Commissioner of Children and Families to assess the security of placement locations, require the Child Advocate to submit an annual report, establish a temporary task force and make various duties of the Department of Children and Families concerning trafficking mandatory.

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Government Oversight Committee

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Bill History

 Date Action Taken
 4/2/2026(LCO)File Number 389
 4/2/2026House Calendar Number 276
 4/2/2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
 4/2/2026(LCO)Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
 3/27/2026(LCO)Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26 5:00 PM
 3/17/2026(LCO)Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
 3/17/2026(GOS)Joint Favorable Substitute
 3/6/2026Public Hearing 03/10
 3/5/2026Referred to Joint Committee on Government Oversight

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