H.R. 4323 · Signed into law · Crime and Law Enforcement

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

Sponsor: Russell Fry (R-SC)

What it does

• Establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for certain criminal offenses directly resulting from or related to human trafficking victimization.
• Permits certain grants for legal representation to be used to seek post-conviction relief for trafficking survivors.
• Allows defendants to establish a duress defense by demonstrating they were victims of human trafficking at the time of the offense.
• Requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the impact of the vacatur and expungement process, including the number of survivors who file motions.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Jan 23, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-73.

Committee: House Judiciary