Lindsey Authors Bill to Fight Human Trafficking

House Majority Whip Ed Lindsey (R-54th District) has introduced a bill targeting those involved in human trafficking for sexual servitude.

The legislation, House Bill 200, would increase the penalties for individuals found guilty of human trafficking and gives law enforcement and prosecutors new tools to combat the crime, according to a news release. Lindsey represents Buckhead.

The bill clarifies the definition of sexual servitude and expands Georgia's forfeiture law to allow its use to combat sexual trafficking. The legislation also increases the penalties for anyone promoting underage prostitution. It also gives victims a path out of their servitude.

Lindsey authored the bill in collaboration with Attorney General Sam Olens, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, prosecutors, law enforcement officials and social service advocates.