Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HCR6: Recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Status: Passed both chambers, January 13, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Bartlett, Andrade, Aylesworth, Bascom, Bauer M, Burton, Clere, Haggard, Hamilton, Harris, Hatcher, Heaton, Heine, Isa, Jackson C, Johnson B, Lauer, Lucas, Moseley, Olthoff, Pack, Pfaff, Pierce M, Porter, Pressel, Pryor, Shackleford, Smith V, Summers, Teshka, Zimmerman _______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on 2026 HC 1006/DI Introduced Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2026) HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No…
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Bartlett, Andrade, Aylesworth, Bascom, Bauer M, Burton, Clere, Haggard, Hamilton, Harris, Hatcher, Heaton, Heine, Isa, Jackson C, Johnson B, Lauer, Lucas, Moseley, Olthoff, Pack, Pfaff, Pierce M, Porter, Pressel, Pryor, Shackleford, Smith V, Summers, Teshka, Zimmerman _______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on 2026 HC 1006/DI Introduced Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2026) HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. ____ A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Whereas, Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights affecting millions of people worldwide, including thousands within the United States who are subjected to exploitation for labor, services, or the commercial sex trade; Whereas, Human traffickers target the most vulnerable members of society, using force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals and deny them freedom, dignity, and safety; Whereas, Human trafficking is often hidden in plain sight, making identification difficult and delaying access to critical services, protection, and support for survivors; Whereas, January is recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, observed annually since 2010 by the President of the United States to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking, with related efforts led domestically and abroad by the United States Department of State; Whereas, Federal agencies, survivor advocates, community organizations, and private citizens work …