By West Lucas News |
Jan 17, 2024
State Representatives Josh Williams and Nick Santucci have introduced the Human Trafficking Prevention Act in an effort to combat the rising cases of human trafficking in Ohio. The legislation aims to increase criminal penalties for human trafficking, kidnapping, and abduction.Ohio currently ranks fourth in the nation for reported cases of human trafficking, with over 97% of these cases involving sex trafficking. Under current Ohio law, individuals convicted of human trafficking face a prison term of only 10 to 15 years.Representative Santucci emphasized the urgency of...