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Aid for Human Trafficking Survivors: Vacating Convictions and Expunging Arrests.

This act aims to assist human trafficking victims who were forced to commit crimes. It allows them to vacate certain convictions and expunge arrest records if the offenses were a direct result of being trafficked. The law seeks to help survivors rebuild their lives by removing criminal history barriers linked to their exploitation.
Key points
Human trafficking victims can apply to vacate convictions for certain offenses if they were coerced into committing them.
Arrest records can be expunged if the arrest was directly related to being a victim of human trafficking.
The act introduces a presumption of duress in criminal cases if the defendant was a trafficking victim at the time of the offense.
Applications for relief are free of charge and confidential to protect victims' privacy.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1379
Sponsor: Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
Process start date: 2025-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1379.

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 2025-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Human trafficking victims can apply to vacate convictions for certain offenses if they were coerced into committing them.
  • Arrest records can be expunged if the arrest was directly related to being a victim of human trafficking.
  • The act introduces a presumption of duress in criminal cases if the defendant was a trafficking victim at the time of the offense.
  • Applications for relief are free of charge and confidential to protect victims' privacy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7].

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 2025-12-22.

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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