Strickland signs human trafficking legislation
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Ohio Governor Ted Strickland this week signed into law Senate Bill 235, House Bill 330, and Senate Bill 51.
Senate Bill 235 establishes the human trafficking offense in Ohio and strengthens the punishment of those who commit the crime.
"Establishing human trafficking as a second-degree felony offense in Ohio is an important step in taking on this horrific human rights violation. As public servants, we have a serious responsibility to help victims of this crime and condemn the act of human trafficking," Strickland said. "I would like to thank Senator Teresa Fedor and our advocacy community for their diligent and heartfelt work on this bill, and I am proud to stand with them today as we put into law this critical legislation on behalf of Ohioans and those who have suffered and survived this crime."
The bill creates the offenses of "trafficking in persons" and "unlawful conduct with respect to documents," and clarifies and strengthens penalties for kidnapping, abduction, and other related offenses.
Governor Strickland also signed the following two bills into law: House Bill 330, which permits school districts to participate in Ohio Department of Transportation contracts for the purchase of machinery, materials, supplies, and other articles; and Senate Bill 51, which designates the last week of May as "Ohio Turfgrass Week" in order to increase awareness of the importance of turfgrass to the state's economy and environment.[[In-content Ad]]
Senate Bill 235 establishes the human trafficking offense in Ohio and strengthens the punishment of those who commit the crime.
"Establishing human trafficking as a second-degree felony offense in Ohio is an important step in taking on this horrific human rights violation. As public servants, we have a serious responsibility to help victims of this crime and condemn the act of human trafficking," Strickland said. "I would like to thank Senator Teresa Fedor and our advocacy community for their diligent and heartfelt work on this bill, and I am proud to stand with them today as we put into law this critical legislation on behalf of Ohioans and those who have suffered and survived this crime."
The bill creates the offenses of "trafficking in persons" and "unlawful conduct with respect to documents," and clarifies and strengthens penalties for kidnapping, abduction, and other related offenses.
Governor Strickland also signed the following two bills into law: House Bill 330, which permits school districts to participate in Ohio Department of Transportation contracts for the purchase of machinery, materials, supplies, and other articles; and Senate Bill 51, which designates the last week of May as "Ohio Turfgrass Week" in order to increase awareness of the importance of turfgrass to the state's economy and environment.[[In-content Ad]]