Human Trafficking Law Clears First Hurdle at State Capitol
By: Marci Manley, KARK 4 News
Updated: February 5, 2013
The Human Trafficking Act of 2013 has cleared its first hurdle at the State Capitol.
The bill was before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, and the committee made a "Do Pass" recommendation with no vocal opposition to the measure.
The bill is a revamping of the state's current trafficking law, which has placed it low in national rankings on dealing with trafficking issues.
The new law includes stiffer penalties for traffickers during prosecution and more resources for victims.
The bill was before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, and the committee made a "Do Pass" recommendation with no vocal opposition to the measure.
The bill is a revamping of the state's current trafficking law, which has placed it low in national rankings on dealing with trafficking issues.
The new law includes stiffer penalties for traffickers during prosecution and more resources for victims.
