Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 30 - Human Trafficking
Section 3056 - Special relief to restore victim's dignity and autonomy


(a) General rule.--An individual who is a victim of human trafficking and has been tattooed with an identifying mark of human trafficking as a direct result of being trafficked may be eligible for special relief.
(b) Form of special relief.--
(1) An individual who is a victim of human trafficking may be reimbursed from the fund for the costs of removing or covering up a tattoo with an identifying mark.
(2) No reimbursement may be paid if the individual has incurred reimbursable expenses of less than $100, and no reimbursement may exceed $10,000 per individual.
(3) If a reimbursement paid from the fund to an individual is later recovered by an insurance settlement, civil suit settlement or restitution, the individual shall pay to the fund an amount equal to the reimbursement.
(Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.797, No.130, eff. 60 days)

2018 Amendment. Act 130 added section 3056.

Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes

Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes

Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Chapter 30 - Human Trafficking

Extra - Chapter Notes

Section 3001 - Definitions

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 3020 - Restitution

Section 3021 - Asset forfeiture

Section 3022 - Professional licenses

Section 3023 - Cumulative remedies

Section 3024 - Sentencing

Section 3025 - Data collection

Section 3026 - Concurrent jurisdiction

Section 3031 - Grants

Section 3051 - Civil causes of action

Section 3052 - Protection of victims

Section 3053 - Appropriate implementation for minor victims of human trafficking (Repealed)

Section 3054 - Services

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

Section 3065 - Safe harbor for sexually exploited children

Section 3071 - Funding

Section 3072 - Nonexclusivity