A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study to assess the unintended impacts on the health and safety of people engaged in transactional sex, in connection with the enactment of the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 and the loss of interactive computer services that host information related to sexual exchange, to direct the Attorney General to submit a report on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions in connection with the same, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 5567

Bill 118 s 5567, also known as the "Transactional Sex Study Act," aims to address the unintended consequences on the health and safety of individuals involved 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 light of the loss of interactive computer services that previously hosted 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 legislation. This report will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of efforts to combat human trafficking and protect victims.

Overall, the Transactional Sex 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 impactful.

Current Status of Bill S 5567

Bill S 5567 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2024. Bill S 5567 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2024. Bill S 5567's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 17, 2024