Governor Brian Kemp and State First Lady Marty Kemp held a signing ceremony on Tuesday at the Governor's Mansion. It was to sign Senate Bill 42 into law.
This allows state officials to assess fines against businesses in Georgia that remain noncompliant in posting printed alerts and phone numbers that come from the GBI, or National Human Trafficking Resource Center.
SB 42 will allow state and local law enforcement agencies to build upon the First Lady and the GRACE Commission’s work in bring awareness about human trafficking.
The new law allows authorities to fine noncompliant businesses between $500 and $5000 for multiple offenses.
A press release from the Governor's Office notes that Governor Kemp believes,"human trafficking is a reprehensible crime that has no place in our state or our country,” and that, “by signing SB 42 into law, we are once again sending a message that we will not rest until we have secured justice for victims and removed this evil from our communities."
State First Lady Marty Kemp added that, "human trafficking is a heinous crime that preys on the vulnerable and robs individuals of their freedom," and said that she is,"thankful for the Georgia General Assembly’s overwhelming and bipartisan support for this important piece of legislation and the tireless work of my fellow GRACE Commission members."
