Criminal Justice (Human Trafficking)

HB 1214 requires Oklahoma's Human Trafficking Response Unit to submit a detailed report by December 2026 documenting human trafficking cases involving noncitizen minors (under age 16) from 2021-2025, including patterns, perpetrators, and victim data. The report must meet legal evidentiary standards to support future civil cases against traffickers and organizations that failed to conduct "reasonable due diligence" in placing unaccompanied minors. The Attorney General must establish data collection protocols, including background checks, relationship verification, and home safety assessments for sponsors, to ensure information is admissible in court. This bill directly affects noncitizen minors, placement organizations, and law enforcement by creating a standardized framework for documenting trafficking and holding entities accountable.