SB1422Introduced in the Senate
HUMAN TRAFFICKING RECOGNITION
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes the name of the Act to the Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act. Changes references from "lodging establishment, restaurant, or truck stop" to "employer". Provides that the Department of Human Services may enforce penalties under the Act. Makes other changes. Removes the effective date.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0099
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
109
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
111 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Local Government
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Do Pass Local Government; 008-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 4, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 009-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Halpin
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0099
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