2007 House Bill 4918

Expand human trafficking definitions and penalties

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Robert Dean (D-75)

To broadly define the losses and compensation covered by the restitution that House Bill 4914 proposes that a court could order a human trafficker to pay to a victim. The bill is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4914 to 4918, which also would make human trafficking a racketeering crime.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 27, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To leave to a court's discretion, rather than making mandatory, ordering a violator to pay restitution to a victim beyond the actual amount of the loss suffered by the victim, including such things as lost wages, attorney costs, various expenses incurred, etc.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary