The Ohio House of Representatives is now considering important legislation to combat human trafficking. Please join us in taking action to support HB493 to criminalize human trafficking and punish criminals who exploit others for profit in Ohio. Ohio is one of only five states without human trafficking laws!

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(Updated July 22, 2010)
Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world, and every year traffickers generate billions of dollars by exploiting those seeking a better life, including U.S. citizens.  Governor Lingle's July 6th veto of proposed legislation criminalizing sex trafficking ensured that Hawaii remains one of only six states with no anti-human trafficking laws in place!  Though Hawaii legislators in both the House and the Senate came together to pass Senate Bill 2045, the Governor vetoed the bill after widespread criticism of the bill by prosecutors and law enforcement.  The bill's drafters are determined to return next session with a stronger bill that will be passed.  

Please help support anti-trafficking legislation in Hawaii by calling the Governor’s office and telling Gov. Lingle to craft anti-trafficking legislation for the next session! You can still help even if you are not a Hawaii resident; your voice makes a critical impact. Take action today!

(Updated May 4, 2010)

Polaris Project commends the Alabama legislature and Governor for enacting Alabama's first comprehensive state anti-human trafficking legislation.  House Bill 432 was signed into law on April 30, 2010.  It creates brand new human trafficking crimes and penalties; provides for asset forfeiture and seizure; provides for mandatory restitution to victims; allows victims to sue their traffickers; and creates other protections for victims of human trafficking.  With this signing, the number of states with no anti-human trafficking crime on their books is reduced to 5:  Hawaii, Massachusetts; Ohio; South Dakota and West Virginia.