Joint Resolution Recognizing January 2026 As Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Maine House Joint Resolution 1473 designates January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month to raise public awareness of the issue. The resolution highlights human trafficking as a significant public health concern and emphasizes the need for trauma-informed services for survivors. It calls for increased education, resource availability, and collaboration between public and private sectors to strengthen community resilience against exploitation.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
READ and ADOPTED.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Holly Stover
DDemocratic
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