FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2015

Contact: Tara Keegan, 845-628-3781, Katz4NY@gmail.com

 

KATZ: A VICTORY FOR THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

A statement by Assemblyman Steve Katz (R,C-Yorktown)

 

            Yesterday, my colleagues and I voted in favor of protecting victims of human trafficking and ensuring their perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.  This bill, which I sponsored, will soon be sent to the governor for his signature. For too long, this bill was held hostage by the Majority as a political pawn under the previous speaker. I am very happy that under the leadership of Speaker Heastie, we are moving in a different direction and passing legislation like this on its own merits. This is an important piece of legislation, and we have finally treated it as such. I look forward to the governor signing this bill into law, and I will continue the fight against human trafficking for the remainder of my time in Albany.

 

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