Amended term abuse in various laws to include labor trafficking of child by a person.
Bill defined labor trafficking as including taking, placing, harboring, persuading, inducing, or enticing a child by force, fraud or coercion to provide services or labor.
Also defined as receiving a benefit or thing of value from provision of services or labor by a child that was induced by force, fraud, or coercion; renumbers as necessary.
Provisions noted that abuse does not include accidental physical injury of a child.
Amended annual report to governor to add child labor trafficking to required report.
Legislative History
On Jan. 24, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 18, 2024, bill passed House.
On Mar. 18, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 3, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 25, 2024, HB0508 was approved by governor, designated as Chapter 349.
Effectiveness
Provisions of HB 508 (SB 550) on child labor trafficking become effective Oct. 1, 2024.
Apr. 2024 MD LEG SB 550 Approval
On Apr. 25, 2024, MD LEG reported SB 550 approved by governor, as Chapter 348.
Document dated Apr. 25, 2024, received from MD LEG Apr. 30, summarized on May 1.
