A 5505 — Directs The New York State Interagency Task Force On Human Trafficking To Investigate Connections Between Social Media And Human Trafficking
This bill directs the New York State Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking to investigate the connections between social media and human trafficking. It aims to explore how social media platforms may be used in the facilitation of human trafficking, particularly in the context of child safety and exploitation. The legislation was enacted as Chapter 497.
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