❌ HB47
Enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act
Summary
The bill amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act, which increases penalties for human trafficking of minors or persons with developmental disabilities, kidnapping, and abduction. It establishes definitions for violent offenders and outlines penalties, including indefinite prison terms for certain offenses. The act also mandates registration in a violent offender database for those convicted of specified offenses.
Rationale
The bill increases government intervention in criminal justice by imposing harsher penalties and mandatory registration, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of limited government and personal liberty. It also does not address the Libertarian Party's support for decriminalization of consensual activities, including sex work, which is relevant to human trafficking discussions.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over personal freedoms
- Potential for overreach in enforcement and penalties
- Neglect of rehabilitation in favor of punitive measures