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SJR 15

Memorials, Recognition - Human Trafficking Awareness Month, January 2025 -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee designates January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month to raise public awareness about trafficking issues and available victim support resources.

Ref. to Naming & Designating Committee - Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · SJR 15

Legislative bill overview

SJR 15 designates January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Tennessee. This is a symbolic resolution that recognizes and raises awareness about human trafficking issues within the state through official legislative acknowledgment.

Why is this important

Human trafficking awareness campaigns help inform the public about warning signs, available resources, and support services for victims. Official recognition can amplify outreach efforts by government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations working to combat trafficking and assist survivors.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics may argue that designating awareness months are ceremonial gestures that don't allocate funding or implement concrete anti-trafficking measures
  • Timing and retroactivity: The bill was adopted in February 2025 to recognize January 2025, meaning the designated month has already passed, limiting practical awareness-building impact
  • Resource allocation concerns: Some may question whether legislative time and attention to symbolic resolutions could be redirected toward bills providing funding, legal reforms, or enforcement mechanisms to actually reduce trafficking

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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