Bill > SJR0543

This resolution recognizes January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Tennessee, highlighting the critical issue of human trafficking as a complex social problem involving the recruitment and exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion. The resolution defines human trafficking as encompassing commercial sex acts and forced labor, emphasizing that victims can come from any demographic, with certain populations being more vulnerable, such as children, runaway youth, and individuals experiencing poverty or systemic challenges. The document acknowledges that human trafficking occurs across various platforms, including prostitution, online advertisements, and digital spaces, and often stems from individuals lacking safer economic alternatives. The resolution also recognizes Tennessee's efforts to combat trafficking, including the Secretary of State's Businesses Against Trafficking Program and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's annual reporting on trafficking crimes. By designating January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the resolution aims to promote education, raise community awareness, support survivors, prevent exploitation, and hold perpetrators accountable while highlighting the profound human rights implications of this issue.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0543&ga=114