HB1298
Human trafficking; issuance of vacatur for victims.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 12, 2026
House: Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Chief Patron:
Karrie Delaney (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Issuance of vacatur for victims of human trafficking.
Expands the current process for the issuance of writs of vacatur for victims of human trafficking to include ancillary matters, defined in the bill, and any charge or arrest related to a qualifying offense as defined in current law. The bill also expands the list of qualifying offenses eligible for ... (More) such writ. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/15/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26104783D
- 01/15/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/29/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/30/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
- 02/04/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26106686D-H1
- 02/10/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/11/2026 - House: Reconsidered by Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
- 02/11/2026 - House: Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
- 02/11/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 02/12/2026 - House: Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
