2014 House Bill 5240

Human trafficking crime package

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Brian Banks (D-1)

To lengthen the statute of limitations for prosecutions related to human trafficking, with no limitation for human trafficking crimes punishable by life in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Feb. 26, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 18, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 27, 2014

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 22, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services