Committee advances amended bill setting bail restrictions for alleged human‑trafficking offenses HB 161 would allow courts to impose work and no‑contact restrictions as bail conditions for defendants charged with some human‑trafficking offenses; proponents argued the measures protect victims, while defense groups warned about employment loss for people who have not been charged or convicted. The committee adopted amendments and reported the bill as amended.

A new bill in Louisiana aims to enhance victim protection in human trafficking cases by imposing strict bail conditions, but concerns about due process for the accused are raising eyebrows.

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State human‑trafficking office presents 2025 data and presses Legislature on two priority bills The governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention told the House Select Committee that providers reported 2,963 identified victims in 2025 and urged lawmakers to back two priority bills: HB 321 (Safe Harbor for child victims) and SB 83 (school reporting policies and extended victim advocacy).

Louisiana reported nearly 3,000 trafficking victims in 2025, revealing a shocking statewide crisis that demands urgent legislative action.

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Louisiana House passes Bill 359 to combat human trafficking in emergency departments Louisiana establishes task force to create sexual assault protocols for human trafficking victims

Louisiana is taking a bold step forward by forming a task force dedicated to establishing crucial sexual assault protocols for human trafficking victims.

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Louisiana updates definitions for sex offenses related to human trafficking laws Legislature expands definitions of sex offenses to encompass human trafficking-related crimes.

Louisiana's legislature just took a bold step by redefining sex offenses to include crucial protections against human trafficking!

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