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Legislature OKs bills to combat human trafficking of minors

The bills were recommended by the Virginia State Crime Commission.

RICHMOND, Va. — The General Assembly has passed two identical bills intended to help social workers in the fight against minor-involved human trafficking. 

The bills, introduced by House Majority Leader Charniele L. Herring, D-Alexandria, and Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Rockingham, were recommended by the Virginia State Crime Commission. 

The legislation allows local social services departments to interview the reported child victims or their siblings without the consent and presence of a parent or legal guardian, school personnel or an individual standing in the place of a parent.

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