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Human trafficking restitution legislation

Charleston

Summary

Council recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with Snodgrass and Chief Dempsey noting federal partnerships have recently solved local cases. Kerns criticized a state bill that would bar undocumented trafficking victims from seeking restitution.

At a glance

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Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Trafficking victims and at-risk residents served by prevention and federal partnership investigations.

⚠️Who could be affected

Trafficking victims could lose access to restitution if the bill passes as written.

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