Bill closing sex trafficking loophole for minors risks stalling in session

A legislative bill designed to close a sex trafficking loophole involving minors is at risk. The measure faces potential stalling as the state legislative session draws to a close. Current state law contains a gap that the proposed legislation seeks to address. Advocates have pushed for the change to better protect minors from exploitation. However, time constraints in the late session threaten the bill’s passage. Lawmakers are running out of opportunities to bring the proposal to a vote. The delay could leave the legal loophole open for the foreseeable future. Stakeholders are now urging immediate action to prevent the bill from lapsing.