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VA · HB1298INTRO · 4 COSPONSORS

Human trafficking; issuance of vacatur for victims, definitions.

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Plain-English Summary

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 such writ. This bill is identical to SB 748.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects
Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Allows victims of human trafficking to have vacaturs issued for ancillary matters and charges/arrests related to qualifying offenses, expanding current protections.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directModerate impactHigh certainty

    Allows victims of human trafficking to have vacaturs issued for ancillary matters and charges/arrests related to qualifying offenses, expanding current protections.

    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.· Bill Summary
    The bill also expands the list of qualifying offenses eligible for such writ.· Bill Summary
What the Bill Does
  • Expands the issuance of vacaturs for victims of human trafficking to include ancillary matters.
  • Includes charges or arrests related to qualifying offenses for vacatur eligibility.
  • Expands the list of qualifying offenses eligible for vacatur.
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