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Iowa Law Tightens Penalties for Prostitution and Trafficking
Iowa lawmakers push stronger penalties for prostitution and human trafficking. The bill, awaiting Gov. Branstad's signature, would raise penalties for trafficking especially involving minors, create a $1000 surcharge, and allow DHS handling for arrested minors. Survivors urge harsher action and improved victim support.
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Senate
House
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Jimmy Centers
Greg Heartsill
R-Chariton
Iowa
Ruth Buckels
Ames
Cathy O'Keeffe
Braking Traffik
Illinois
Brittany Phillips
Chicago
Phillips
United States
State Department of Human Ser
Bob Dvorsky
D-Coralville
O’keeffe
the Gazette
O'Keeffe
DHS
Buckels
Rep
Heartsill
Downing-Mallbag
Cathy O’keefe
Traffik