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Manley-Backed Legislation Raising Awareness on Human Trafficking Signed into Law

Jul 28, 2021 | Manley

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to help protect victims of human trafficking, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation that was recently signed into law that encourages businesses to post human trafficking awareness notices in their public bathrooms....

Costa Howard Stands Up for DuPage County Taxpayers, Combats Human Trafficking During First Session

Jun 1, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the 101st General Assembly adjourned their spring legislative session, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, issued the following statement to highlight her legislative priorities and accomplishments during her first session:“One of my...

Mussman Backs Effort to Crack Down on Human Trafficking

Apr 17, 2019 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under new legislation backed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, hotel and motel employees would receive training to help recognize human trafficking and quickly alert authorities.“Human trafficking is largely underreported, and we need...

Kifowit Backs Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

Apr 17, 2018 | Kifowit

AURORA, Ill. – With more people forced into slavery than any other time in human history, State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Aurora), is working to strengthen statewide efforts to end human trafficking by working with the hospitality industry to improve identification...