Bill Sponsor
Delaware House Bill 408
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Trafficking An Individual, Forced Labor And Sexual Servitude.
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Jun 30, 2026
First Action
May 7, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 30, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
408
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
This Act aligns the definition of child sex trafficking victim with the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000. Under the federal TVPA of 2000, any minor who engages in commercial sex is identified as a trafficking victim regardless of whether a trafficker or controlling third party (e.g. a pimp) is involved or identified. The requirement of a third party minimizes the role buyers play in fueling demand and engaging in the exploitation that trafficking laws are designed to punish and prevents minor victims from being identified as victims. To align with the TVPA of 2000, the offenses of trafficking an individual and sexual servitude are amended so that the obtaining or purchasing of a minor for the purpose of commercial sexual activity is an offense, regardless of whether there is present a third party who maintains or makes that minor available. By ensuring these minors are identified as human trafficking victims, these minors will gain access to federal and state resources to support recovery. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Actions (6)
06/30/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
06/24/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
06/09/2026
Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
06/09/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENT
05/20/2026
House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
05/07/2026
House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sources
Record Created
May 8, 2026 5:09:35 AM
Record Updated
Jul 1, 2026 1:22:29 AM