The House on Monday unanimously passed a resolution urging interstate cooperation to fight human trafficking. House Joint Resolution 798, sponsored by State Rep. Jake McCalmon, R-Franklin, urges Gov. Bill Lee to work with necessary law enforcement agencies and bordering states to identify and prosecute individuals and organizations engaged in child and human trafficking. "The Biden…

A bill introduced by State Rep. Jake McCalmon, R-Franklin, would extend the statute of limitations for minor victims of child sexual abuse by 15 years. House Bill 1906 would allow a minor victim of trafficking for a commercial sex act to sue up to 30 years after the victim turns 18 for injuries or illnesses…