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HF129 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Director of child sex trafficking prevention required to submit a program evaluation each odd-numbered year to the legislature.

Related bill: SF2210

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill from Minnesota requires the director of child sex trafficking prevention to conduct a detailed evaluation of the state's program designed to provide safe harbor for sexually exploited youth. The bill mandates the submission of a comprehensive program evaluation to the state legislature every two years on odd-numbered years. This evaluation will review the effectiveness of the program in reaching and aiding its intended beneficiaries and will assess program outcomes like identification of exploited youth, effectiveness of services, and proper use of penalties and funds related to combating youth sexual exploitation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 10, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
March 10, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
March 10, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 10, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 10, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 10, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 24, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toHealth and Human Services
March 24, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toHealth and Human Services
April 03, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
April 03, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
April 03, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 03, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed
SenateNoteActionPresentment date
SenateNoteActionPresentment date
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
SenateNoteActionEffective date
SenateNoteActionEffective date
HouseFloorActionPresented to Governor
HouseNoteActionGovernor approval
HouseNoteActionGovernor approval
HouseFloorActionSecretary of State, Filed
HouseNoteActionChapter number

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new requirement for submitting evaluations every odd-numbered year."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill requires the director of child sex trafficking prevention to conduct and submit a program evaluation under section 145.4718.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates frequency and submission details of program evaluations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "145.4718"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Refers to the provisions related to the director of child sex trafficking prevention established under section 145.4716.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "145.4716"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section defines 'sexually exploited youth' for the purposes of the evaluation.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "260C.007 subdivision 31"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Provides for the examination of penalties under section 609.3241 in the evaluation process.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.3241"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

Enacted

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