HB2744Introduced in the House
HUMAN TRAFFICKING RECOGNITION
Introduced by Gregg Johnson, District 72
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Lodging Services Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act. Provides that a unit of local government regulating an employer or a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over an employer may, in the course of its regulatory or enforcement duties, monitor and enforce compliance with the Act. Provides that, upon the discovery of a violation of the Act, the unit of local government or law enforcement agency shall provide the employer with a reasonable notice of noncompliance that informs the employer that if the employer does not cure the violation within 30 days after notice the employer is subject to a civil penalty. Provides that, if the unit of local government regulating an employer or a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over an employer verifies that the violation was not corrected within the cure period, the Attorney General or State's Attorney may bring a civil action against that employer. Provides that an employer that violates the Act is guilty of a business offense and may be fined not more than $1,500 for each offense. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Immigration & Human Rights Committee · March 12, 2025
5
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
6 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | 17 | Yes |
| Gregg Johnson | 72 | Yes |
| Adam Niemerg | 102 | Yes |
| Dennis Tipsword | 105 | Yes |
| Charles Meier | 109 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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