Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 11 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 3 — AN ACT relating to human trafficking.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 61)

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 04, 2024.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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  • Enacted

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  • 14 sponsors

    14 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 529.110 to expand the definition of promoting human trafficking; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to permit the Attorney General to establish a working group to study and discuss human trafficking in the Commonwealth; amend KRS 15.706 to include forced labor in reporting data on human trafficking from the Prosecutors Advisory Council; amend KRS 620.029 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to include additional information regarding human trafficking in its the annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; create a new section of KRS Chapter 219 to require hotels to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, establish penalties for noncompliance, require penalties to be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amend KRS 176.415 to require the Department of Highways to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking; amend KRS 183.075 to require airports to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, establish penalties for noncompliance, require penalties to be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amend KRS 277.410 to require passenger train stations to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, establish penalties for noncompliance, require penalties to be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amend KRS 281.767 to require truck stops and bus stations to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, establish penalties for noncompliance, require penalties to be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amend KRS 529.140 to conform.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA AN ACT relating to human trafficking.
CHAPTER 61 1 CHAPTER 61 ( HB 3 ) AN ACT relating to human trafficking.
(d) The commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services or his Page 1 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA or her designee;
(d) The commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services or his or her designee;
and 5.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5.
(o) The executive director of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky or Page 2 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA his or her designee;
(o) The executive director of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky or his or her designee;
Page 3 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA Section 3.
Section 3.
Information collected by the Commonwealth's attorney or county attorney or by the Prosecutors Advisory Council containing data which cannot be published shall be excluded from inspection, unless by court order, from Page 4 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA the Open Records Law.
Information collected by the Commonwealth's attorney or county attorney or by the Prosecutors Advisory Council containing data which cannot be published shall be excluded from inspection, unless by court order, from the Open Records Law.
(8) Any Commonwealth's attorney or any county attorney who fails to report information as defined by this section or administrative regulation shall be subject to salary reduction as authorized by KRS 61.120.
CHAPTER 61 3 (8) Any Commonwealth's attorney or any county attorney who fails to report information as defined by this section or administrative regulation shall be subject to salary reduction as authorized by KRS 61.120.
(a) Consult with agencies serving victims of human trafficking to promulgate administrative regulations for the treatment of children who are reported to be victims of human trafficking as dependent, neglected, or abused children, including providing for appropriate screening, assessment, treatment, services, temporary and long-term placement of these children, training of staff, the designation of specific staff, and collaboration with service providers and law enforcement;[ and] (b) By November 1 of each year[, beginning in 2013], submit to the Legislative Page 5 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA Research Commission a comprehensive report detailing:
(a) Consult with agencies serving victims of human trafficking to promulgate administrative regulations for the treatment of children who are reported to be victims of human trafficking as dependent, neglected, or abused children, including providing for appropriate screening, assessment, treatment, services, temporary and long-term placement of these children, training of staff, the designation of specific staff, and collaboration with service providers and law enforcement;[ and] (b) By November 1 of each year[, beginning in 2013], submit to the Legislative Research Commission a comprehensive report detailing:
Any other information that may assist in understanding the Page 6 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA causation of human trafficking of children in Kentucky and stakeholders' abilities to provide services to victims.
Any other information that may assist in understanding the causation of human trafficking of children in Kentucky and stakeholders' abilities to provide services to victims.
(1) As used in this section, "hotel" means every establishment kept, used, maintained, advertised, or held out to the public to be a place where sleeping accommodations are offered to guests, and includes motels.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) As used in this section, "hotel" means every establishment kept, used, maintained, advertised, or held out to the public to be a place where sleeping accommodations are offered to guests, and includes motels.
A printed sign in English and Spanish at least eight and one-half (8- 1/2) by eleven (11) inches in size, with letters in at least sixteen (16) point font;
A printed sign in English and Spanish at least eight and one-half (8-1/2) by eleven (11) inches in size, with letters in at least sixteen (16) point font;
(a) Created using gender-neutral language supplied by the Office of the Page 7 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA Attorney General, the National Human Trafficking Hotline, or the United States Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign;
(a) Created using gender-neutral language supplied by the Office of the Attorney General, the National Human Trafficking Hotline, or the United States Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign;
Page 8 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA displaying the current telephone hotline number of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center or any federally funded successor entity.
displaying the current telephone hotline number of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center or any federally funded successor entity.
(2) An airport shall post in all of its publicly accessible restrooms either:
CHAPTER 61 5 (2) An airport shall post in all of its publicly accessible restrooms either:
Each day of noncompliance with this section shall constitute a separate Page 9 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA violation.
Each day of noncompliance with this section shall constitute a separate violation.
Page 10 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA 2.
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(a) A printed sign in English and Spanish at least eight and one-half (8-1/2) by eleven (11) inches[ by fourteen (14) inches] in size, with letters in at least sixteen (16) point font;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) A printed sign in English and Spanish at least eight and one-half (8-1/2) by eleven (11) inches[ by fourteen (14) inches] in size, with letters in at least sixteen (16) point font;
Page 11 of 12 HB000310.100 - 2149 - XXXX 3/14/2024 3:03 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 3/GA (2) The fund shall consist of proceeds from assets seized and forfeited pursuant to KRS 529.150;[,] proceeds from the fee in KRS 529.130;[,] proceeds from penalties collected under Sections 5, 7, 8, and 9 of this Act;
(2) The fund shall consist of proceeds from assets seized and forfeited pursuant to KRS 529.150;[,] proceeds from the fee in KRS 529.130;[,] proceeds from penalties collected under Sections 5, 7, 8, and 9 of this Act;
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Signed by Governor April 4, 2024.
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The bill amends existing laws related to human trafficking offenses and establishes a new working group to address the issue.

  • KRS 529.110

    Promoting human trafficking is a Class C felony unless a victim of the trafficking is under eighteen (18), in which case it is a Class B felony. → Promoting human trafficking is a Class D felony unless a victim of the trafficking is under eighteen (18), in which case it is a Class C felony.

    The classification of the crime of promoting human trafficking is lowered from a Class C felony to a Class D felony for adult victims.

  • KRS 15.706

    The Office of the Attorney General may establish a working group to address all aspects of human trafficking, including commercial sexual activity and forced labor or services.

    A new working group is created to tackle human trafficking across various dimensions.

  • KRS 620.029

    beginning in 2013

    The requirement for annual reporting on child victims of human trafficking is updated to remove the outdated reference to a start year.

  • KRS 620.029

    number of reports the cabinet has received regarding child victims of human trafficking;

    The comprehensive report now excludes listing the number of reports received concerning child victims, streamlining information.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 61)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  5. received in House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

  7. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 28, 2024

  8. reported favorably, to Rules as a consent bill

  9. returned to Judiciary (S)

  10. 2nd reading

  11. taken from Judiciary (S)

  12. returned to Judiciary (S)

  13. 1st reading

  14. taken from Judiciary (S)

  15. to Judiciary (S)

  16. to Committee on Committees (S)

  17. received in Senate

  18. 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Floor Amendment (1)

  19. floor amendment (1) filed

  20. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 08, 2024

  21. 2nd reading, to Rules

  22. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  23. to Judiciary (H)

  24. to Committee on Committees (H)

  25. introduced in House

Sponsors

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14 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 124 not signed on

Sponsors (14)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (124)

124 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASS HB 3

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 28000
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Harper Angel — Yea
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Pass

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 15000
Republican 72000
Unaffiliated 9002
Total 96002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Bentley — Yea
Justice — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Graham — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Timoney — Not Voting
Heath — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Bratcher K. — Not Voting
Stevenson C — Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3 do?
Amend KRS 529.110 to expand the definition of promoting human trafficking; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to permit the Attorney General to establish a working group to study and discuss human trafficking in the Commonwealth; amend KRS 15.706 to include forced labor in reporting data on human trafficking from the Prosecutors Advisory Council; amend KRS 620.029 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to include additional information regarding human trafficking in its the annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; create a new section of KRS Chapter 219 to require hotels to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, establish penalties for noncompliance, require penalties to be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amend KRS 176.415 to require the Department of Highways to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking; amend KRS 183.075 to require airports to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, establish penalties for noncompliance, require penalties to be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amend KRS 277.410 to require passenger train stations to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, establish penalties for noncompliance, require penalties to be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amend KRS 281.767 to require truck stops and bus stations to post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, establish penalties for noncompliance, require penalties to be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amend KRS 529.140 to conform.
Who sponsors HB 3?
HB 3 is sponsored by Suzanne Miles (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), George Brown Jr. (Democrat), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Keturah J. Herron (Democrat), Matt Lockett (Republican), David Meade (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), David W. Osborne (Republican), Steven Rudy (Republican), Scott Sharp (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican), and Nick Wilson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2024. Enacted.
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