Criminal Justice (Human Trafficking)

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7649: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNIFORM ACT ON PREVENTION OF AND REMEDIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects trafficking fines to violent crimes fund, supporting victim services and criminal justice system funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 8057: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY

Decriminalizes certain commercial sexual activity. It would also include human trafficking as a racketeering activity and would allow expungements of certain convictions in § 11-34.1 after one year.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDecriminalizes certain offenses and allows expungements, reducing penalties and aiding rehabilitation per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7667: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNIFORM ACT ON PREVENTION OF AND REMEDIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING -- TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE

Provides specific language for signs to be posted at certain establishments notifying people of contact information to the national human trafficking resource center.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates trafficking prevention signage, supporting victim resources and crime prevention within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2100: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNIFORM ACT ON PREVENTION OF AND REMEDIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects trafficking fines to violent crimes indemnity fund, funding criminal justice resource allocation per bill's purpose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 7201: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY

Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates educational program for sex buyers targeting human trafficking, aligning with criminal justice reform by addressing root causes of commercial exploitation rather than punitive measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2399: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY

Decriminalizes certain commercial sexual activity. It would also include human trafficking as a racketeering activity and would allow expungements of certain convictions in § 11-34.1 after one year.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDecriminalizes specific offenses, enables expungements, and classifies trafficking as racketeering - reduces unnecessary convictions and aligns with reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2145: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY

Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes educational program targeting commercial sex buyers to address human trafficking, aligning with criminal justice reform by reducing demand and promoting awareness of trafficking schemes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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