Human trafficking and minors bill sent to governor
RALEIGH — A public safety bill dealing with minors and human trafficking has been sent to Gov. Josh Stein.
House Bill 83, titled “Revise Laws on Minors/Human Trafficking,” was presented to the governor Thursday, June 25, according to the North Carolina General Assembly bill page. The bill page lists Rep. John Torbett as the primary sponsor, with Reps. Mike Clampitt, Carla Cunningham Echevarria, Keith Kidwell and Donnie Loftis also listed.
The bill is statewide in scope, with no counties specifically cited. Its keyword list includes minors, human trafficking, sex offenses, crimes, criminal procedure, obscenity, courts, correctional institutions, investigations, transportation, hotels and motels, rentals and leasing, records and the Human Trafficking Commission.
The bill page identifies several affected statutes, including sections in Chapters 14, 42A, 130A and 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
The measure received broad support in its final recorded votes. The Senate approved it on second reading June 16 by a 45-0 vote. The House voted June 23 to concur by a 106-3 vote, according to the bill page.
Because the bill has been presented to the governor, the next step is executive action. Stein may sign the measure, veto it or allow it to become law without his signature.
The bill is one of several criminal justice and public safety measures moving through Raleigh this session. If enacted, it would add to state-level changes involving trafficking, minors and related enforcement responsibilities.
Editor’s note: This article was drafted with the assistance of artificial intelligence and was reviewed and fact-checked by a member of the NC Political News editorial team before publication.
