HB927
Human trafficking; creates process for use of digital identification and reporting platforms, etc.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
Chief Patron:
Anne Ferrell Tata (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105192D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
- 01/23/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB927)
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 0-N)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: Reported from Public Safety and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Appropriations Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
