COLUMBUS—Today
Gov. John R. Kasich released the following statement in response to
passage of House Bill 262 (Fedor) by the House
of Representatives:
“Right
now it's estimated there are 1000 boys and girls being trafficked
across Ohio. That's the size of a large
high school, full of children forced into modern-day slavery. For too
long, Ohio law hasn't done enough to both prosecute those guilty of
trafficking our kids and support the child-victims who desperately need
our help. That's why I'm so proud of Representative
Fedor and Chairman Bubp for making this bill a priority and of the
House of Representatives for coming together to swiftly pass this
important legislation. Without the support of the FBI and its Innocence
Lost Task Force, the Salvation Army, and Judge Paul
Herbert, this progress would not be possible. Our children need and
deserve our protection. With this bill, Ohio wakes up to what’s
happening and starts putting a stop to it.”
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