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AB849 • 2025

defining “direct result” for purposes of the affirmative defense for victims of human trafficking

defining “direct result” for purposes of the affirmative defense for victims of human trafficking

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Representatives Tusler, Behnke, Dittrich and Kreibich, cosponsored by Senator Wimberger
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
A - Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Asm.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2026-01-21 Asm.

    Public hearing held

  3. 2026-01-16 Asm.

    Introduced by Representatives Tusler , Behnke , Dittrich and Kreibich ; cosponsored by Senator Wimberger

  4. 2026-01-16 Asm.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Official Summary Text

defining “direct result” for purposes of the affirmative defense for victims of human trafficking
Status: A - Criminal Justice and Public Safety