Certain businesses must post trafficking signs under House bill

Strip clubs, bars, hotels and other businesses would have to post signs that provide victims of human trafficking information on getting help under legislation adopted in the state House on Wednesday.

House Bill 141, sponsored by Majority Whip Edward Lindsey, R-Atlanta, was approved 171-1. Rep. Charles Gregory, R-Kennesaw, was the lone no vote.

Lindsey and supporters beat back a proposed amendment that would have made it voluntary for businesses to post the signs. Lindsey said the change would have “gut” the bill.

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