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GA SR936

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Renee Unterman

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 12, 2020, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • Cites International Labour Organization estimates of $99 billion per year in global profits from commercial sexual exploitation
  • Notes the underground sex industry in Atlanta grew from $238 million to $290 million (22% increase) between 2003 and 2007, per a 2014 Urban Institute study
  • Acknowledges hundreds of grassroots activists gathering at the capitol and the efforts of Georgia Cares, House of Cherith, Out of Darkness, and Street Grace in organizing tens of thousands of activists statewide
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the four named organizations

Legislative Description

Sex Trafficking Awareness Day; recognize March 12, 2020

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/12/2020

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