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DE HR26

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lyndon Yearick

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 13, 2016 as "Delaware Stands Against Human Trafficking Day" in Delaware to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery.

  • Acknowledges that 29.8 million people are currently enslaved in various forms including domestic servitude, forced labor, child labor, and sex trafficking.

  • Recognizes the International Justice Mission as a human rights organization that has rescued more than 25,000 people from violence and oppression and protected 21 million individuals worldwide.

  • Notes that Delaware received 28 calls to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline in 2015 reporting 5 human trafficking cases, 3 sex trafficking cases, and 2 labor trafficking cases across all Delaware counties.

  • Supports the International Justice Mission's student chapter at the University of Delaware for their advocacy and awareness efforts regarding human trafficking and modern day slavery.

Legislative Description

Recognizing April 13, 2016 As "delaware Stands Against Human Trafficking Day" In The State Of Delaware In Support Of The International Justice Mission's Student Chapter At The University Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed in House by Voice Vote

4/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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