HF 1217

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/21/2011 09:35am

A bill for an act
relating to civil actions; creating a cause of action for sex trafficking victims;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [609.3244] CIVIL LIABILITY.
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new text begin (a) A sex trafficking victim may bring a cause of action against a person who violates
section 609.322. The court may award damages, including punitive damages, reasonable
attorney fees, and other litigation costs reasonably incurred by the victim.
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new text begin (b) The rules of evidence set out in section 611A.83 apply to a cause of action under
this section. The evidentiary protections provided by this paragraph do not apply to any
subsequent prosecution of a violent crime, as defined in section 609.1095, subdivision 1,
paragraph (d).
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2011, and applies to causes
of action commenced on or after that date.
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