HB 191: Victims of sex trafficking; immunity for minors to arrest or prosecution for prostitution.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Victims of sex trafficking; minors; immunity to prosecution for prostitution. Provides that no minor shall be subject to arrest or prosecution for a qualifying offense, defined in relevant law, if at the time of the offense leading to such charge, such minor was a victim of sex trafficking, defined in relevant law. The bill also provides that such minor shall be referred to the local department of social services for a human trafficking or other assessment pursuant to relevant law and a law-enforcement officer or the local department of social services may take custody of such minor. Lastly, the bill provides that no law-enforcement officer acting in good faith shall be found liable for false arrest if it is later determined that the minor arrested was immune from prosecution.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0577)
2. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 577 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. March 2, 2026Signed by President
6. March 2, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 2, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB191)
8. March 2, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB191ER)
9. March 2, 2026Enrolled
10. February 25, 2026Senate amendment agreed to by House (96-Y 1-N 0-A)
11. February 23, 2026Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. February 23, 2026Engrossed by Senate as amended

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