This bill amends federal arbitration law to prevent human trafficking cases from being forced into private arbitration proceedings. Currently, federal law allows disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment to be decided in court rather than through private arbitration, but human trafficking cases are not explicitly covered by this protection. The legislation expands the existing exemption to include any disputes related to human trafficking under federal law or state and tribal laws. This means victims of human trafficking would have the right to pursue their cases in courts instead of being required to use private arbitration if they wish. The bill has no specific funding requirements or implementation timeline, as it simply clarifies that arbitration cannot be used to shield human trafficking claims from judicial review.
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