Legislation signed into law on July 19 aims to aid child victims of human trafficking to heal and move on with their lives following their trauma.

House Bill 5465, sponsored by Senator Erica Harriss, enhances previous legislation by simplifying the process for child trafficking victims to expunge or seal juvenile records resulting from any compelled criminal actions while under abuse. The bill received unanimous support in both chambers during the spring session.

Senate Republicans are actively promoting awareness about human trafficking and urge anyone with information on potential cases to contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 to report suspicious activities in their communities.