A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration of disputes involving human trafficking.
This bill amends U.S. arbitration law to explicitly include human trafficking disputes in the scope of cases eligible for arbitration. It defines "human trafficking dispute" to cover cases involving conduct prohibited under federal law (Title 18 Chapter 77) or state/tribal anti-trafficking laws. The bill updates two key sections (401 and 402) of the U.S. Code to add "human trafficking dispute" alongside existing categories like sexual assault and harassment disputes. This change directly affects victims of human trafficking who might pursue arbitration for related civil claims. The amendment ensures these cases are treated consistently with other covered disputes under federal arbitration procedures.
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Introduced Jan 11, 2024
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Jan 11, 2024
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