HR 4614 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Recognizing human trafficking awareness month.

HR 4614 is a symbolic resolution recognizing January as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Washington State. It does not create new laws, funding, or requirements, but formally acknowledges the issue of human trafficking and aligns with the federal designation of January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The resolution highlights trafficking as a public health and human rights crisis, particularly affecting vulnerable populations including those experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, and members of marginalized racial and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a procedural resolution, it serves only to express the House's commitment to raising awareness, not to enact policy changes.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jan 31, 2025
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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