Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act

Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act

This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses and sex offenses involving minors that occur within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a school, school-sponsored activity, playground, or public housing facility; or within 100 feet of certain other places where children gather (e.g., a youth center or swimming pool). The additional prison term must be served consecutively with the prison term imposed for the underlying offense.

Bill 118 hr 30, also known as the Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of combating human trafficking in and around school zones. The bill seeks to address the issue of human trafficking, which is a serious and growing problem in the United States.

The Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act proposes several measures to help prevent and combat human trafficking in school zones. These measures include increasing penalties for individuals convicted of human trafficking in school zones, providing training for school personnel to recognize and report signs of human trafficking, and establishing a national hotline for reporting suspected cases of human trafficking.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to coordinate efforts to combat human trafficking in school zones and to provide support and resources to victims of human trafficking. The task force would also be responsible for conducting research and collecting data on human trafficking in school zones to better understand the scope of the problem and develop effective strategies for prevention and intervention. Overall, the Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of human trafficking in and around school zones. By increasing penalties, providing training, establishing a national hotline, and creating a task force, the bill seeks to prevent human trafficking, protect victims, and hold perpetrators accountable.