Human Trafficking - Reports to Regional Navigators and Prosecutions - Authorization

Summary

The bill lets health workers, police, educators and human‑service staff who suspect a child of being labor‑ or sex‑trafficked optionally notify a regional navigator when they believe it is needed to prevent serious harm. It also gives the Attorney General or a State’s Attorney authority to investigate and prosecute those trafficking offenses. The measure aims to improve early intervention and legal response to child trafficking in Maryland.

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