Senators passed a bill April 5 intended to increase awareness of human trafficking and enhance penalties for pandering.<\/p>\n
Under LB1145, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Amanda McGill, forcing or enticing a person into prostitution will be a Class IV felony for a first offense. If the victim is younger than 18, it will be a Class III felony for the first and subsequent offenses. Pandering currently is a misdemeanor offense in Nebraska.<\/p>\n
The bill also establishes a commission on human trafficking and requires training for government officials. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline number will be posted in key establishments throughout the state.<\/p>\n
The bill passed on a 45-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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