• May 20, 2013

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Bill being considered to protect juvenile victims of the sex trade

FRANKFORT, Ky.(WYMT)- Kentucky lawmakers are considering enacting laws to protect juvenile victims of the sex trade.

House bill three would prohibit authority from charging a minor with prostitution related offenses and require the minor receive social services. If the bill passes, the state would join eleven others with "safe harbor" protections.

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