S. 2255: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-10 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 8 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-10):
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
This bill establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for certain criminal offenses committed by victims of human trafficking that directly result from or relate to having been a trafficking victim.
It defines the offenses eligible to be vacated or expunged and sets forth procedures for filing a motion.
The Government Accountability Office must assess the impact of this process, including the number of human trafficking survivors who file motions to vacate convictions or expunge records.
The bill permits certain grants for legal representation to be used to seek post-conviction relief.
Finally, the bill allows a defendant to establish that the offenses were committed under duress by demonstrating that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.
Cosponsors (8)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10 |
| Peter Welch | D VT 2025-10-20 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO 2025-12-02 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-12-02 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ 2025-12-09 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV 2025-12-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2255 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2255?
S. 2255 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2255 are available on congress.gov.
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