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SB431

To Amend the Human Trafficking Act of 2013; to Eliminate the Statute of Limitations for Certain Offenses; to Create Safe Harbors for Victims; and to Prohibit Certain Sexually Explicit Products That Resemble a Child.

J. Bryant · 2025 Regular Session · Notification that SB431 is now Act 987 · Act 987

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TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO ELIMINATE THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES; TO CREATE SAFE HARBORS FOR VICTIMS; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT PRODUCTS THAT RESEMBLE A CHILD.

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25 mentions · 11 meetings · 12 named speakers

Senate Convenes

April 16, 2025

Matched: “…397 by Senator Wallace, Senate Bill 400 by Senator Irving, Senate Bill 431 by Senator Bryant, Senate Bill 443 by Senator Bryant, Senat…”

...r Stone, Senate Bill 397 by Senator Wallace, Senate Bill 400 by Senator Irving, Senate Bill 431 by Senator Bryant, Senate Bill 443 by Senator Bryant, Senate Bill 450 by Senator Davis, Senate Bill 451 by Senator Hester, Senate Bill 458 by Se...

Senate Convenes

April 15, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SB431 #1 J. Bryant Bryant TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2…”

Senate Bill 431. Amendment 1, Senate Bill 431.
have it. Amendment is concurred in. Senate Bill 431 by Senator Bryant to amend the Human Trafficking Act of 2013 to eliminate the statute of limitations for certain offenses to create
up the ballot by vote of 35 yea, 0 nay, Senate bill 431 passes as concurred in, please enroll it
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House Convenes

April 14, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SB431 J. Bryant R. Scott Richardson TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKIN…”

the bill has passed madam clerk please read Senate bill 431 Senate bill 431 by
Representative Carlton Wing · 5:13:42 in the video
Senate Bill 431. 431 by Representative Richardson to amend the
Chair (Representative R. Scott Richardson) · 5:13:51 in the video
you are recognized to explain the bill. - Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, Senate Bill 431 is another one of our human trafficking bills. It's a good bill associated with adding, or I should say removing the statute of limitation for the...
Scott Richardson · 5:14:01 in the video
are you closed for the bill? We'll take that as a yes. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 431.
Chair (Representative Carlton Wing) · 5:14:56 in the video
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Judiciary Committee- House

April 10, 2025 · Judiciary Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “SB431 J. Bryant TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO EL…”

...m a hearing, it's not my fault. So here we go. First bill, re-referred to the committee, Senate Bill 431, Senator Josh Bryant, you're recognized. If you'll identify yourself, you're recognized to present your bill that's been re-referred to
Chair (Representative Carol Dalby) · 0:34 in the video
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House Convenes

April 9, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SB431 J. Bryant R. Scott Richardson TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKIN…”

Scott Richardson moves that we place, uh, Senate Bill 431 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. That, that one. That motion. Thank you. That objection
Representative Tracy Steele · 3:04:56 in the video
question before the House is the passage of amendment number one to Senate Bill 431. All
before the House is the passage of amendment number 1 to Senate Bill 431, all in favor
Chair (Representative Tracy Steele) · 3:05:55 in the video
I move that we move Senate Bill 431 back to House Judiciary. That's a proper motion. It is
Representative R. Scott Richardson · 3:05:59 in the video
is the motion to re-refer Senate bill 431 back to committee all those in favor say aye opposed nay the ayes
Senate bill 431 for 431 has been sent back to committee madam clerk please read Senate bill 442 to vote
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Judiciary Committee- House

April 8, 2025 · Judiciary Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “SB431 J. Bryant TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO EL…”

Let's move to Senate Bill 431. You're recognized. Thank
Chair (Representative Carol Dalby) · 2:14:10 in the video
you, committee. Senate Bill 431, Joshua Bryant, State Senate, District 32. Senate Bill 431 proposes amendments to the Human Trafficking Act of 2013 to include the removal of statute of limitations for certain human trafficking-related offen...
Senator Joshua Bryant · 2:14:14 in the video
ayes have it. The motion carries. Senate Bill 431 has passed.
Chair (Representative Carol Dalby) · 2:21:56 in the video
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Judiciary Committee- House

April 8, 2025 · Judiciary Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “SB431 J. Bryant TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO EL…”

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Judiciary Committee- House

April 3, 2025 · Judiciary Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “SB431 J. Bryant TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO EL…”

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Senate Convenes

April 2, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SB431 J. Bryant TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO EL…”

the House. Senate Bill 431. Senate Bill 431 by Senator Bryant to amend the Human Trafficking Act of 2013 to eliminate the statute of limitations for certain offenses. to create safe harbors for
you're recognized. Thank you, Madam President. Members, Senate Bill 431 eliminates statute of limitations for certain offenses,
Senator Joshua Bryant · 1:36:35 in the video
33A, zero nay. Senate Bill 431 passes. We will now take up Senate Bill 442. Rather, transmit Senate Bill 431 to the House. Now we will take up Senate Bill 442. Senate Bill 442
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Senate Convenes

April 1, 2025

Matched: “…orrectly engrossed. Calendar. Committee on Engrossed Bills: Senate Bill 431 by Senator Bryant, compare the engrossed copy with the orig…”

...mpare the engrossed copy with the original and find the same correctly engrossed. Calendar. Committee on Engrossed Bills: Senate Bill 431 by Senator Bryant, compare the engrossed copy with the original and find the same correctly engrossed.

Judiciary Committee - Senate

March 31, 2025 · Judiciary Committee (Senate & House) · on the agenda

Matched: “SB431 J. Bryant TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO EL…”

...motion do pass from senator gilmore a second from senator johnson all in favor of a motion of do pass you know by saying aye aye opposed like sign Congratulations. Senate Bill 430 is passed. Thank you, committee. All right. Senate Bill 431.
Chair (Senator Tyler Dees) · 31:29 in the video
present your bill as amended thank you mr chair committee that so senate bill 431 um is proposing
Senator Joshua Bryant · 33:46 in the video
aye. Aye. Opposed? Like sign. Congratulations. Senate Bill 431 has passed as amended. Thank you, committee.
Senator Tyler Dees · 51:42 in the video
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