Bill Details

Chief Author: Relph (R) / Miller (R)

View Bill Text:  SF 663 / HF 713

Current Status

5/4/17 See SF 800

2/22/17 Amended and re-referred to House Health and Human Services Finance Committee.

2/6/17 Introduced and referred to Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee.

2/1/17  Introduced and referred to House Health and Human Services Reform Committee.

Short Description

Requests the submission of a strategic plan to address needs of sex trafficking victims in Minnesota, developed by the Department of Health, Department of Human Services and Department of Public Safety.

Key Points

  • Requires DHS, MDH and DPS to work jointly to complete a strategic plan to address needs of sex trafficking victims in Minnesota by October 1, 2018.
  • Lists stakeholders to be consulted in the development of the plan, including sex trafficking survivors and their family members, victim services providers and coalitions, prosecutors, public defenders, tribal governments, public health and human services professionals, public safety and corrections professionals, and affected community members.
  • Allocates $75,000 for FY 2018 to complete this request.
  • By January 15, 2019, plan is to be submitted to legislative leadership, along with recommendations for legislative action and funding, specifically to include decriminalization policy recommendations.