(a) Voluntary placement.--Residence of a victim of human trafficking in a shelter or other facility shall be voluntary, and a victim of human trafficking may decline to stay in a shelter or other facility.
(b) Restrictions on admission.--Admission to a shelter:
(1) shall be made without regard to race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, country of origin or culture; and
(2) may not be conditioned on whether the victim of human trafficking is cooperating with a law enforcement agency in its attempts to prosecute persons under this chapter.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 30 - Human Trafficking
Section 3011 - Trafficking in individuals
Section 3012 - Involuntary servitude
Section 3013 - Patronizing a victim of sexual servitude
Section 3014 - Unlawful conduct regarding documents
Section 3015 - Nonpayment of wages
Section 3016 - Obstruction of justice
Section 3017 - Violation by business entities
Section 3018 - Evidence and defenses to human trafficking
Section 3019 - Victim protection during prosecution
Section 3021 - Asset forfeiture
Section 3022 - Professional licenses
Section 3023 - Cumulative remedies
Section 3025 - Data collection
Section 3026 - Concurrent jurisdiction
Section 3051 - Civil causes of action
Section 3052 - Protection of victims
Section 3053 - Appropriate implementation for minor victims of human trafficking (Repealed)
Section 3055 - Victims in shelters
Section 3056 - Special relief to restore victim's dignity and autonomy
Section 3061 - Statewide protocol
Section 3062 - Specialized services for sexually exploited children
Section 3063 - Law enforcement training
Section 3064 - Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund