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GA HR1151
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Allison
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AI Summary
- Creates a 13-member Joint Human Trafficking Study Commission composed of 3 senators, 3 house members (each group including one minority party member), a local police chief, a district attorney, a juvenile court judge, a superior court judge, a public defender, and two advocates appointed by the Governor's Office for Children and Families
- Directs the commission to study current Georgia law and policy on human trafficking, review victim services available in the state, examine best practices from other jurisdictions, and consult experts in child welfare, juvenile justice, social work, mental health, and public health
- Cites U.S. State Department estimates that 600,000 to 820,000 people are trafficked across international borders annually, with approximately 80 percent being women and girls and up to 50 percent being minors
- Notes that approximately 400 girls are sexually exploited each month in Georgia with an average age of initial exploitation of 12 to 14 years, and the FBI has named Atlanta among the 14 cities with the highest incidence of child prostitution
- Requires the commission to report findings and proposed legislation by December 31, 2012, with the commission abolished on January 1, 2013; members receive no compensation or expense reimbursement
Legislative Description
Joint Human Trafficking Study Commission; create
Last Action
Effective Date
3/29/2012
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/8/2012
Judiciary1/24/2012
Full Bill Text
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