Bill 118 hr 10456, also known as the "Transactional Sex Health and Safety Study Act," aims to address the unintended impacts on the health and safety of individuals engaged in transactional sex following the enactment of the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017. This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study to assess these impacts, particularly in relation to the loss of interactive computer services that host information related to sexual exchange.
Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to submit a report on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions in connection with the same issue. The goal of this report is to provide insight into the effectiveness of current efforts to combat human trafficking and to identify any areas for improvement.
Overall, the Transactional Sex Health and Safety Study Act seeks to better understand and address the health and safety concerns of individuals engaged in transactional sex, while also ensuring that efforts to combat human trafficking are effective and comprehensive.