HB 17-1040
signedInterception Of Human Trafficking Communications
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 17-1040, also known as the "Interception Of Human Trafficking Communications" bill, allows judges to issue orders for intercepting communications if there's reason to believe it will help gather evidence of human trafficking crimes involving involuntary and sexual servitude. This means law enforcement can legally monitor certain conversations to catch traffickers. The bill has been signed into law, so it is now active and being used by the courts and law enforcement agencies in Colorado.
Official Summary
Under current law, a judge may issue an ex parte order authorizing the interception of certain communications if there is probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime that is on the statutory list will be obtained. The bill adds to the list of crimes human trafficking for involuntary servitude and for sexual servitude.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2017-03-23
- Latest action
- 2017-01-11
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
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Related Legislation
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Affected by (28)
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amendsSB 18-084(2018A)· signedProtection Minor Victims Of Human Trafficking
amendsSB 18-034(2018A)· signedRelocate Title 12 Gaming To New Title 44
amendsHB 26-1082(2026A)· failedChildren Are Not for Sale Act
amendsSB 24-035(2024A)· signedStrengthening Enforcement of Human Trafficking
amendsHB 17-1172(2017A)· signedPenalties For Child Sex Traffickers
relatesSB 23-188(2023A)· signedProtections For Accessing Reproductive Health Care
relatesSB 26-166(2026A)· failedSchool Board Member Disqualifying Convictions
relatesHB 25-1194(2025A)· signedProtections for Victims of Economic Abuse
relatesHB 26-1257(2026A)· signedLocal Regulation of Massage Facilities
relatesSB 26-115(2026A)· signedPost-Conviction Relief for Certain Offenders
relatesHB 24-1371(2024A)· signedMore Uniform Local Massage Facilities Regulation
relatesHB 17-1072(2017A)· signedHuman Trafficking Sexual Servitude
relatesSB 18-084(2018A)· signedProtection Minor Victims Of Human Trafficking
relatesSB 18-055(2018A)· signedIncrease Surcharge For Trafficking Children
relatesHB 22-1160(2022A)· signedEstablishing Family Justice Centers
relatesHB 22-1288(2022A)· signedSafe Reporting Assaults Suffered By Sex Workers
relatesSB 22-099(2022A)· signedSealing Criminal Records
relatesHB 22-1300(2022A)· signedLocal Enforcement To Prevent Human Trafficking
relatesSB 23-075(2023A)· signedDeletion Of Child's Name From Criminal Justice Records
relatesHB 24-1261(2024A)· signedCivil Remedies to Prevent Human Trafficking
relatesSB 24-035(2024A)· signedStrengthening Enforcement of Human Trafficking
relatesHB 24-1345(2024A)· signedSunset Human Trafficking Council
relatesSB 18-092(2018A)· signedUpdate References County Departments Social Services
relatesSB 17-024(2017A)· signedClarify Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities Hearsay Exception
relatesSB 17-228(2017A)· signedRelocate Title 12 Dance Hall And Escort And Pawnbroker
relatesHB 24-1072(2024A)· signedProtection of Victims of Sexual Offenses
relatesHB 25-1150(2025A)· signedForfeiture of Public Employees' Retirement Association Benefits by Sex Offenders
Votes
Refer House Bill 17-1040 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0.
2017-03-01 · House · pass — Yes: 10 · No: 0 · Other: —
Refer House Bill 17-1040 to the Committee of the Whole, with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
2017-03-01 · House · pass — Yes: 5 · No: 0 · Other: —