Subcommittee advances bill to make pimping a felony for repeat traffickers The panel voted to send to full committee a bill that would convert pimping from a misdemeanor to a felony on first offense for people with prior human‑trafficking convictions; prosecutors and nonprofits testified they commonly see recidivism and urged stronger penalties.

Georgia lawmakers are taking a stand against recidivism by proposing to make pimping a felony on the first offense for those with prior human trafficking convictions.

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Committee reports amended bill aimed at adding due‑process protections for officers on credibility lists Patron Delegate Price amended HB 974 to change a 14‑day reference to 21 days and to remove the attorney general from the procedure; committee reported the bill with amendments by recorded vote 7‑3.

Virginia's HB 974 is taking a bold step to enhance due process for law enforcement officers by extending the timeline for credibility list placements from 14 to 21 days and removing the attorney general's involvement.

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Delegate Toles introduces Maryland Tort Claims Act amendment for sheriff's office employees Maryland bill grants liability immunity to sheriff's office employees under current Tort Claims Act.

A new Maryland bill could grant sheriff's office employees sweeping immunity from lawsuits, igniting a heated debate over law enforcement accountability.

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