Minnesota House passes bill requiring annual evaluations of child sex trafficking prevention programs

By Alex Smith

A House bill (HF129) has passed through the Minnesota House and is now headed to the Senate for consideration. The legislation requires the Director of child sex trafficking prevention to submit a program evaluation each odd-numbered year to the legislature.

The bill's chief sponsor is Repinski, with co-authors including Bahner and Engen. It aims to ensure ongoing assessment and improvement of programs designed to prevent child sex trafficking by mandating regular evaluations.

Having passed through the House, HF129 will now be considered by the Senate. The next step involves review and potential approval by a Senate committee before it could move forward for a full Senate vote.

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