Human Trafficking Reporting/Response System
Plain English Summary
This bill appropriates $300,000 in recurring funds to the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission to develop or use a secure, technology-driven reporting and response system for human trafficking victims, with initial focus on western North Carolina where anti-trafficking resources are limited. The funds may be used to expand the system, hire a regional coordinator, and launch public awareness campaigns.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill addresses a critical gap in human trafficking prevention and victim support, particularly in underserved areas of North Carolina. The technology-driven system would make it easier for victims and witnesses to report trafficking, while the dedicated coordinator and public awareness campaign would strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and service providers and help at-risk communities access available resources.
Arguments Against
Opponents may question whether $300,000 in recurring annual funding is sufficient to develop and maintain an effective statewide system, or whether resources would be better allocated to direct victim services rather than technology infrastructure. Some may also raise concerns about data security and privacy protections in a system handling sensitive information about trafficking victims.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 38
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 84
Cosponsors (18)
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 41
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 30
Representative · District 23
Representative · District 68
Representative · District 72
Representative · District 71
Representative · District 64
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 56
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 11
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 101
Representative · District 113
Representative · District 32