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Mandatory Reporting of Human Trafficking Victims by Abortion Providers

This law mandates that abortion providers must report any patient they reasonably suspect is a victim of human trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Hotline within 24 hours. The goal is to increase the identification and intervention for victims of forced commercial sex acts. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement can result in significant fines and potential jail time for the provider.
Key points
Requires abortion providers to notify the National Human Trafficking Hotline within 24 hours if they reasonably suspect a patient is a trafficking victim.
Violations of the reporting requirement carry penalties up to a $10,000 fine and 6 months imprisonment per violation.
Mandates annual training for all abortion provider employees on identifying and assisting trafficking victims.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8459
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]
Process start date: 2024-05-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stopping Traffickers and Their Accomplices Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8459.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires abortion providers to notify the National Human Trafficking Hotline within 24 hours if they reasonably suspect a patient is a trafficking victim.
  • Violations of the reporting requirement carry penalties up to a $10,000 fine and 6 months imprisonment per violation.
  • Mandates annual training for all abortion provider employees on identifying and assisting trafficking victims.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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