A bill that would allow voters to consider whether or not to affix a life sentence to those found guilty of sex trafficking in the state of Arizona moved forward this week, one of several bills being brought to consideration in the State House as the legislature looks to combat the issue.
Anti-Sex Trafficking Legislation Moves Forward in AZ
House Concurrent Resolution 2042, brought forward by Republican Selina Bliss, has taken its next step towards making the ballot this week after it was advanced out of committee, with the expectation that it will next head to the House floor for consideration.
If passed through the legislature, the bill would then be decided on by voters, and if passed on the ballot, would enable prosecutors to seek a life sentence for those that are found guilty of sex trafficking.
And while the bill’s general idea has found support from both sides of the aisle, some Democrats and lobbyists have taken pause over the vague language used in the legislation, worried it may unintentionally extend to prosecuting victims of sex trafficking as well.