Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes. (FE)
This bill requires courts to automatically seal personal details (like names or photos) of child victims and witnesses in human trafficking cases. It prohibits public disclosure of this information unless a court holds a hearing considering the child's safety and decides disclosure serves justice. Courts must also provide necessary support services - such as private testimony rooms or emotional support - to protect the child's well-being during proceedings. These changes directly protect children involved in trafficking cases from potential harm while ensuring fair legal processes.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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15
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee on Rules
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary, Ayes 7, Noes 1
lower
Jan 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives O'Connor, Billings, Mursau, Kreibich, Gundrum, Dittrich, Sinicki, DeSanto, Ortiz-Velez, Emerson, Behnke, Miresse, Armstrong, Goodwin, McCarville and Subeck;
cosponsored by Senator James
lower
16 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barbara Dittrich
RRepublican
P
Christine Sinicki
DDemocratic
P
Dave Armstrong
RRepublican
P
Elijah Behnke
RRepublican
P
Jeff Mursau
RRepublican
P
Jerry O'Connor
RRepublican
P
Jill Billings
DDemocratic
P
Jodi Emerson
DDemocratic
P
Karen DeSanto
DDemocratic
P
Lisa Subeck
DDemocratic
P
Maureen McCarville
DDemocratic
P
Rick Gundrum
RRepublican
P
Rob Kreibich
RRepublican
P
Russell Goodwin
DDemocratic
P
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
DDemocratic
P
Vinnie Miresse
DDemocratic
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