2008 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 44

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegate Benson
Entitled:
Human Trafficking - Felony - Restitution

Synopsis:

Making the offense of human trafficking a felony; requiring a court to order a person convicted of human trafficking to pay restitution to the victim; describing additional damages or expenses for which a court may order restitution; and establishing that a specified order of restitution is enforceable even if the victim leaves the jurisdiction.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
7/6
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Judiciary
1/7
Hearing 1/16 at 1:00 p.m.
2/11
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.
Prostitution
Restitution
Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 4-301 )
Criminal Law
( 11-303 , 11-303.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered