Criminal Justice (Human Trafficking)

in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 927: Human trafficking; creates process for use of digital identification and reporting platforms, etc.

Human trafficking digital identification and reporting platforms; duties of Human Trafficking Response Coordinator; quarterly reports. Creates a process for the use of digital identification and reporting platforms, defined in the bill, to report suspected instances of human trafficking. The bill requires the Human Trafficking Response Coordinator to certify such platforms and requires the administering organization, defined in the bill, of such platform to submit quarterly performance reports to the Coordinator and the General Assembly on certain data. The bill expands the use of funds from the existing Virginia Prevention of Sex Trafficking Fund to be utilized for such programs. Lastly, the bill states that the provisions of the bill are subject to the availability of funds appropriated for such purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates digital reporting platforms for human trafficking, enhancing law enforcement response and aligning with criminal justice reform efforts to address trafficking cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 191: Victims of sex trafficking; immunity for minors to arrest or prosecution for prostitution.

Victims of sex trafficking; minors; immunity to prosecution for prostitution. Provides that no minor shall be subject to arrest or prosecution for a qualifying offense, defined in relevant law, if at the time of the offense leading to such charge, such minor was a victim of sex trafficking, defined in relevant law. The bill also provides that such minor shall be referred to the local department of social services for a human trafficking or other assessment pursuant to relevant law and a law-enforcement officer or the local department of social services may take custody of such minor. Lastly, the bill provides that no law-enforcement officer acting in good faith shall be found liable for false arrest if it is later determined that the minor arrested was immune from prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill grants immunity to minor trafficking victims from prostitution prosecution, reducing criminalization of victims and aligning with reform goals of protecting civil rights and preventing recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 748: Human trafficking; issuance of vacatur for victims, definitions.

Issuance of vacatur for victims of human trafficking. Expands the current process for the issuance of writs of vacatur for victims of human trafficking to include ancillary matters, defined in the bill, and any charge or arrest related to a qualifying offense as defined in current law. The bill also expands the list of qualifying offenses eligible for such writ. This bill is identical to HB 1298.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands vacatur for trafficking victims, clearing wrongful convictions and aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting victims' rights and reducing systemic penalties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Victims' Rights

passed · Virginia · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 182: Short-term rental properties; human trafficking awareness training, delayed effective date.

Short-term rental properties; human trafficking awareness training. Requires every operator, defined in the bill, and its employees to complete an approved training course on recognizing and reporting instances of suspected human trafficking, as provided or approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, by January 1, 2028, and every two years thereafter. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. The bill contains technical amendments.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires human trafficking awareness training for property operators, enhancing law enforcement's ability to recognize and report trafficking crimes, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 1298: Human trafficking; issuance of vacatur for victims, definitions.

Issuance of vacatur for victims of human trafficking. Expands the current process for the issuance of writs of vacatur for victims of human trafficking to include ancillary matters, defined in the bill, and any charge or arrest related to a qualifying offense as defined in current law. The bill also expands the list of qualifying offenses eligible for such writ. This bill is identical to SB 748.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands vacatur for trafficking victims, clearing records of coerced offenses to promote justice reform and protect civil rights in criminal cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Victims' Rights

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 6, 2026

HB 1233: Va. Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim fund; fee for offenses related to solicitation of minors, etc.

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund; additional fee for certain offenses. Provides that the clerk shall assess a fee of $500 for conviction of certain offenses outlined in the bill. The bill requires such fees to be credited to the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund and designated for funding support services for eligible victims. This bill is identical to SB 329.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates $100 fees for specific offenses, directing all revenue to fund child victim support services, directly advancing fiscal allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $100 fees from specific offenses to fund child victim support services, directly advancing victim assistance within criminal justice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Human Trafficking Victims' Rights

in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 600: Short-term rental properties; rental operator to complete human trafficking awareness training.

Short-term rental properties; human trafficking awareness training. Requires every short-term rental operator, defined in the bill, and its employees to complete an approved training course on recognizing and reporting instances of suspected human trafficking, as provided or approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The bill requires that any short-term rental registry ordinance adopted by a locality pursuant to relevant law shall include that the training on recognizing and reporting instances of suspected human trafficking required by the bill be completed as part of the registration process. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. The bill contains technical amendments.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates human trafficking awareness training for rental operators to aid law enforcement in identifying/reporting trafficking, supporting criminal justice efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 874: Domestic and Sexual Assault Conviction Database; established.

Domestic and Sexual Assault Conviction Database. Requires the Superintendent of State Police to establish a Domestic and Sexual Assault Conviction Database that will include information about persons who were convicted of certain offenses against a family or household member, as defined in relevant law, or an intimate partner, defined in the bill. The bill specifies that the Database will be available to the public on the Department of State Police's website. The bill provides that any person whose information is on the Database may petition for removal of such information from the Database if certain requirements are met and that the State Police shall include such petition information on the Database website. Under the bill, the Superintendent of State Police is required to complete the Database by July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes public database for domestic/sexual assault convictions, enhancing transparency in criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms Human Trafficking

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