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Michigan officials urge House action on stalled human trafficking bills

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Advocates, survivors and state leaders gathered in Lansing to discuss human trafficking in Michigan, saying gaps remain in protecting survivors and holding offenders accountable.

Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging the state House to act on a bipartisan package that would increase the maximum penalty for human trafficking from 10 years to 20 years. The Senate approved the measures unanimously in January, but they remain stalled in the House.

Nessel also called for mandatory human trafficking education in Michigan schools. A state hotline for victims or people seeking help is 855-864-2374.

Read the full story at WILX.

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