New Arizona State Law Provides Civil Remedies for Human Trafficking Victims

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday signed into law a bill that would provide civil remedies for victims of human trafficking.
New Arizona State Law Provides Civil Remedies for Human Trafficking Victims
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey answers a question while Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ listens, in Phoenix, Ariz., on Dec. 2, 2020. Ross D. Franklin, Pool/AP Photo, File
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on March 23 signed into law a bill that will provide civil remedies for victims of human trafficking.

The legislation, H.B. 2116, is backed by state Attorney General Mark Brnovich and state Rep. Shawnna Bolick, and received unanimous legislative support. It will allow human and sex trafficking victims to take civil action against their perpetrators and anyone else who contributes to their abuse.
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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