HR. 4323Became Law

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

Establishes a federal process to clear certain trafficking survivors' convictions and arrest records tied to offenses committed because they were trafficked

What this bill does

Establishes a federal process to clear certain trafficking survivors' convictions and arrest records tied to offenses committed because they were trafficked

Key points
  • Establish vacatur and expungement process
  • Require trafficking relief reporting
  • Allow grants for legal representation
  • Allow trafficking based duress defense

Where it stands

Status
Became Law
Latest action
2026-01-23Became Public Law No: 119-73.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedCongressional oversightCrime and Law EnforcementCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archives