HB 24-1261

House Bill 24-1261, also known as the BRAVE Act of 2024, allows certain nonprofit organizations in Colorado that work against human trafficking or provide support to survivors to sue traffickers in court. This bill gives these nonprofits the right to take legal action and helps the state attorney general oversee such cases. It also sets up a fund to prevent human trafficking and support its victims. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official Colorado legislation and will be enforced.

Official Summary

The bill establishes the "Battling to Restore, Advocate, and Vanquish Exploitation (BRAVE) Act of 2024" (BRAVE act). The purpose of the BRAVE act is to authorize qualified nonprofit organizations (nonprofits) that work to combat human trafficking in Colorado or provide aftercare services to survivors of human trafficking to initiate civil litigation against human traffickers. Nonprofits are given legal standing in human trafficking cases in which they were involved. The office of the attorney general has the responsibility for purposes of notice and oversight. The Colorado human trafficking council is responsible for developing victim-centered and trauma-informed training. The bill creates the human trafficking prevention and aftercare services fund.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)