Human Trafficking
- Virginia Advances Fee Hike on Traffickers to Bolster Victim Services
Senate Bill 3129 seeks to raise penalties on convicted traffickers and solicitors from 100 to 500 dollars with proceeds directed to survivor support programs.
- Virginia House of Delegates Hears Testimony on Massage Therapy Bill and Trafficking Concerns
Testimony delivered to the Virginia House of Delegates examined a proposed bill concerning the massage industry.
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Rebuttable Presumption for Trafficking Victims in Criminal Cases
Criminal subcommittee considers amendment easing proof burden for human trafficking survivors with official documentation.
- Democrat Trust Policy Bars Arlington Police From Calling ICE — Even for Violent Felons, Gangs, and Terrorists
House Judiciary report: Democrat-run Arlington County Board Trust Policy blocks ACPD from contacting ICE for violent felons, gang members, traffickers, or terrorists; ACSO honored only 2 of 310 ICE detainers (0.65%).
- Virginia has a new law that regulates the use of license plate readers
The General Assembly has decided to take action to curb the use of automatic license plate readers by law enforcement.
- Elizabeth Guzman House Bill 417 Expands In-State Tuition for Military Families
The Virginia House of Delegates has taken a decisive step to honor the sacrifices of active-duty service members and veterans by overwhelmingly passing House Bill 417.
- Virginia General Assembly Passes House Bill 191 to Protect Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking
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- Human Trafficking Response Team holds inaugural community meeting
The Loudoun County Human Trafficking Response Team (HART) held its inaugural community meeting on November 15, 2024. This event was open to the public and included presentations from local government agencies and partner organizations involved in human trafficking prevention and response within Loudoun County. HART is a collaborative community effort organized by the Office of the Commonwealth’s A