Bill
SCR 118
Overview: SCR 118, Establishes "Joint Committee on Human Trafficking," Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee, Introduced on June 26, 2025.Purpose and Int
Overview: SCR 118, Establishes "Joint Committee on Human Trafficking," Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee, Introduced on June 26, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: This concurrent resolution seeks to create a new Joint Committee on Human Trafficking to investigate the issue, recommend policy solutions, and coordinate the state's anti-trafficking efforts.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes the Joint Committee on Human Trafficking as a bipartisan, bicameral legislative body
- Outlines the committee's responsibilities, including conducting hearings, issuing reports, and proposing legislation
- Requires the committee to work closely with law enforcement, victim service providers, and other stakeholders
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Victims of human trafficking, who may benefit from increased awareness and more effective interventions
- Law enforcement and social service agencies, which will collaborate with the committee
- The general public, as the committee's work aims to address this critical public safety and human rights issue
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The resolution has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration
- If approved, the Joint Committee on Human Trafficking would be established and begin its work
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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