AN ACT TO REQUIRE MANDATORY RESTITUTION TO BE AWARDED TO A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO AMEND THE AR...
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SB 430 — AN ACT TO REQUIRE MANDATORY RESTITUTION TO BE AWARDED TO A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS ACT.
Last action — Notification that SB430 is now Act 666
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 18, 2025.
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In plain language
The bill mandates restitution for human trafficking victims in Arkansas.
This bill requires individuals convicted of human trafficking to pay restitution to victims for various costs incurred. It also amends the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act regarding claim filing deadlines.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means that if you are a victim of human trafficking, you may receive financial compensation for your losses.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill SB 430, there was a line added to clarify certain provisions, while a reference to a previous act, Act 666 of the Regular Session, was removed. This change is important because it streamlines the bill by eliminating outdated references, making it easier to understand and ensuring that it’s focused on current laws and regulations. Overall, these adjustments help improve the bill's clarity and effectiveness.
Act 666 of the Regular Session State ofArkansas 95th GeneralAssembly ABill Regular Session, 2025 SENATE BILL 430 5 By:
APPROVED:2 03/11/2025 1:11:55 PM CEB070
4/16/25 2 03/11/2025 1:11:55 PM CEB070
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill establishes mandatory restitution for victims of human trafficking and modifies the claims filing period under the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act.
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16-90-312
16-90-312. Restitution for victims of human trafficking. (a) A person convicted of any violation of the Human Trafficking Act of 2013, § 5-18-101 et seq., shall be ordered to pay mandatory restitution to the victim or other entity, as appropriate, including without limitation: (1) Costs of medical and psychological treatment, including physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation; (2) Costs of necessary transportation, temporary housing, and child care; (3) Cost of the investigation and prosecution and other court-related costs such as victim advocate fees; (4) Return of property, cost of damage to property, or full value of property if destroyed or damaged beyond repair; (5)(A) Expenses incurred by a victim and any household member or other family member of the victim in relocating away from the defendant or his or her associates, including without limitation: (i) Deposits for utilities and telephone service; (ii) Deposits for rental housing; (iii) Temporary lodging and food expenses; and (iv) Clothing and personal items. (B) Expenses incurred under subdivision (a)(5)(A) of this section shall be verified as necessary for: (i) The personal safety of the victim or household member or other family member of the victim; or (ii) The emotional well-being of the victim; and (6) Any other loss suffered by the victim as a result of any violation of the Human Trafficking Act of 2013, § 5-18-101 et seq. (b) The return of the victim to his or her home country or other absence of the victim from the state shall not prevent the victim from receiving restitution under this section.
This adds a new section requiring mandatory restitution for victims of human trafficking.
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16-90-712(a)(1)
Unless the claim has been filed with the Crime Victims Reparations Board within one (1) year→ Unless the claim has been filed with the Crime Victims Reparations Board within one (1) year five (5) years after the injury or death upon which the claim is based, unless except:This change extends the time limit for filing claims from one year to five years after the injury or death.
Action History
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Notification that SB430 is now Act 666
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
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Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
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ORDERED ENROLLED
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Returned from the House as passed.
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Returned to the Senate as passed.
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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Returned by the Committee Do Pass
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
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RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
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Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
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Read the third time and passed.
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Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Ryan A. Rose · Primary
- Joshua Bryant · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on
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Not signed on (136)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 430?
- SB 430 is sponsored by Ryan A. Rose and Joshua Bryant.
- What is the current status of SB 430?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2025. Enacted.
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