§ 11-67.1-19. Council on human trafficking.
(a) The council on human trafficking is created in the executive branch. The governor shall appoint the chair and members of the council. Members must include representatives of:
(1) Department of the attorney general, the department of health, the department of children, youth and families, the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, and law enforcement, that have contact with victims or perpetrators;
(2) Nongovernmental organizations that represent, advocate for, or provide services to victims; and
(3) Other organizations and individuals, including victims, whose expertise would benefit the council.
(b) The state agencies represented on the council created under this section shall provide staff to the council.
(c) The council created under this section shall meet on a regular basis and:
(1) Develop a coordinated and comprehensive plan to provide victims with services;
(2) Collect and evaluate data on human trafficking in this state and submit an annual report to the governor and legislature;
(3) Promote public awareness about human trafficking, victim remedies and services, and trafficking prevention;
(4) Create a public awareness sign that contains the state and national human trafficking resource center hotline information;
(5) Coordinate training on human trafficking prevention and victim services for state and local employees who may have recurring contact with victims or perpetrators; and
(6) Conduct other appropriate activities.
History of Section.P.L. 2017, ch. 232, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 260, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-67.1 - Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking
Section 11-67.1-1. - Short title.
Section 11-67.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 11-67.1-3. - Trafficking an individual.
Section 11-67.1-4. - Forced labor.
Section 11-67.1-5. - Sexual servitude.
Section 11-67.1-6. - Patronizing a victim of sexual servitude.
Section 11-67.1-7. - Patronizing a minor for commercial sexual activity.
Section 11-67.1-8. - Business entity liability.
Section 11-67.1-9. - Aggravating circumstance.
Section 11-67.1-10. - Restitution.
Section 11-67.1-11. - Forfeiture.
Section 11-67.1-12. - Statute of limitations.
Section 11-67.1-13. - Victim confidentiality.
Section 11-67.1-14. - Past sexual behavior of victim.
Section 11-67.1-15. - Immunity of minor.
Section 11-67.1-16. - Affirmative defense of victim.
Section 11-67.1-17. - Motion to vacate and expunge conviction.
Section 11-67.1-18. - Civil action.
Section 11-67.1-19. - Council on human trafficking.
Section 11-67.1-20. - Display of public-awareness sign — Penalty for failure to display.
Section 11-67.1-21. - Eligibility for benefit or service.
Section 11-67.1-22. - Law enforcement protocol.
Section 11-67.1-23. - Grant to or contract with service provider.
Section 11-67.1-24. - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 11-67.1-25. - Severability.
Section 11-67.1-26. - Effect of repeal on criminal prosecutions.