Bill Lee’s desk. The bill by (HB322/SB392) by Rep. Chris Todd of Madison County and Sen. Brent Taylor of Memphis, both Republicans, creates the new state crime of “human smuggling” — defined as ...

The bill also maintained another provision added in the House that requires human sexuality instruction to include a three-minute, high-definition video showing fetal development. The Senate did ...

State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, is the House sponsor of Senate Bill 2323. Williams said the Department of Human Services worked with the Illinois State Police in 2023 to form a working group ...

A last-minute change to an Indiana General Assembly bill on human sexuality instruction in Indiana's K-12 schools eliminates a proposed requirement that such instruction teach the importance of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill in an effort to crack down on human trafficking in illicit massage businesses. On Thursday, the Oregon House passed House Bill ...

(The Center Square) – The Illinois House is considering legislation that would have the state’s Department of Children and Family Services maintain a human trafficking unit. State Rep. Ann Williams, D ...

The National Human Trafficking Hotline has identified more than 5,600 trafficking victims in Illinois since 2007, but authorities estimate the true number of victims is much higher. Senate Bill ...

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would suspend and revoke a hotel or motel’s permits if they are suspected of human trafficking. Texas House Bill ...

SAN DIEGO — Supporters and advocates of State Assembly Bill 379, which seeks to put more ... chief of Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking Division at the County District Attorney's Office; and ...