Relating to: a human trafficking victim services grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
AB 833 creates a state grant program to fund nonprofit organizations providing support services to human trafficking victims. The bill appropriates $1.25 million biennially for grants to nonprofits that coordinate with law enforcement and provide at least 50% private matching funds. Grants are capped at $125,000 per biennium for organizations offering housing services, or $50,000 for other support services like advocacy, medical care, or job training. The Department of Justice will administer the program and establish rules for grant distribution, prioritizing organizations with established law enforcement partnerships or capacity to serve large numbers of victims.
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Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives O'Connor, Mursau, Stubbs, Gundrum, Kreibich, Dittrich, Ortiz-Velez, Sinicki, Behnke and McCarville;
cosponsored by Senators Jacque, Spreitzer and Habush Sinykin
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