SF2210

SF2210 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Director of child sex trafficking prevention requirement to submit a program evaluation each odd-numbered year to the legislature

Related bill: HF129

AI Generated Summary

This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2210, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 145.4718, regarding the evaluation of the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Youth Program. Key provisions of the bill include:

Regular Evaluations:
- The Director of Child Sex Trafficking Prevention is required to conduct or contract for comprehensive evaluations of the statewide program.
- Updated evaluations must be submitted to the Commissioner of Health and to legislative committees overseeing health and public safety every two years (in each odd-numbered year).
Scope of Evaluations:
- Determine whether the program is effectively reaching intended victims.
- Assess whether support services are available, accessible, and adequate for sexually exploited youth.
- Evaluate the program’s impact on identification of victims, coordination of investigations, and access to services and housing.
- Examine whether penalties under Minnesota Statutes 609.3241 (which pertain to commercial sexual exploitation) are properly assessed, collected, and distributed to ensure funding for investigations, prosecutions, and victim services.

The bill aims to enhance oversight and accountability of the state's efforts to combat child sex trafficking and support sexually exploited youth.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
	Senate	Note	Action	HF substituted in committee

Citations

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