Bill Text: HI HB1187 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Human Trafficking Awareness Month; Services; Minor Victims of Prostitution and Labor Trafficking

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-07-09 - Act 246, 7/1/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349). [HB1187 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2013-HB1187-Introduced.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1187

TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2013

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to human trafficking.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§8-     Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  The month of January shall be known and designated as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" to promote public awareness of human trafficking as a significant societal and public health crisis.  This month is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

 

Description:

Designates January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

 

 

 

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