Criminal Justice (Human Trafficking)

passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HR 2027: Kemp, First Lady Marty; commend

This bill is a formal resolution that honors First Lady Marty Kemp for her leadership in Georgia's fight against human trafficking. It recognizes her role in passing laws that protect child victims, expand legal penalties for offenders, and create support services like residential housing for exploited children. The document highlights specific achievements, such as the establishment of specialized law enforcement units and the recovery of over 200 children, but does not create any new laws or policies. Ultimately, the resolution serves to publicly acknowledge her contributions and express good wishes for her continued work in the area.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill honors efforts to combat human trafficking, protect child victims, and expand legal penalties, directly supporting criminal justice reform and victim protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HR 2016: Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office and the Emanuel County Sheriff's Office; commend

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office and the Emanuel County Sheriff's Office for their joint efforts in a child sex trafficking case. It specifically honors District Attorney Tripp Fitzner, Chief Investigator Rocky Davis, Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, and Investigator Michael Reddish for their collaborative work, which included a week-long investigation and federal indictments against four individuals. The resolution notes that the agencies received praise from the United States Attorney General for their successful cooperation across multiple locations. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment of their service rather than creating new laws or changing policy.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill commends law enforcement for successful trafficking case, reinforcing justice efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1530: Ending Slavery in Georgia Amendment; propose - CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill seeks to repeal constitutional exception allowing involuntary servitude for convicted persons, advancing civil rights and criminal justice reform by eliminating forced labor for criminals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Human Trafficking

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signed · Georgia · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 570: "Georgia Human Trafficking Prevention Training Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, duties, and liabilities of innkeepers, so as to provide for a required human trafficking training program for inns and short-term rental properties; to provide for definitions; to provide for training policies and procedures; to provide for the retention of certain records; to provide for limitations; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates human trafficking prevention training for inns, enhancing law enforcement's ability to combat trafficking under criminal justice framework92% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

introduced · Georgia · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 1043: Georgia Trauma Informed Child and Youth Trafficking Response Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment and related offenses, so as to create a unified, trauma informed state-wide system regarding youth trafficking; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to establish a state-wide care coordination office; to provide for training in hospitals, schools, the Division of Family and Children Services, law enforcement, and local governments; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates trauma-informed care coordination for youth trafficking victims, promoting victim-centered reform in criminal justice practices95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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signed · Georgia · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 207: Professions and Businesses; a preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 26, 31, 33, and 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, health, insurance, and professions and businesses; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to firefighter standards and training; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Georgia Crime Information Center; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to first offenders; to amend Code Section 17-10-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vacating of sentence for trafficking victim defendants; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates preclearance process for licensing individuals with criminal records, reducing employment barriers and supporting reintegration/reduced recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 756: General Assembly; preserve access to safety and justice for all survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking; encourage

A RESOLUTION encouraging the General Assembly to preserve access to safety and justice for all survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking by adopting language that ensures protection for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes to safely report to and assist law enforcement, and to prevent the assistance from law enforcement from being used as a tool of control and abuse; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures immigrant survivors can safely report crimes to law enforcement without exploitation, protecting victim access to justice - directly advancing criminal justice reform through victim-centered protections.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProtects immigrant survivors' access to justice by preventing law enforcement from using their assistance against them, ensuring safe reporting without fear of immigration consequences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Human Trafficking Violent Crime

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