A measure aimed at strengthening Oklahoma’s response to human trafficking and expanding support for survivors has cleared the Senate with unanimous support.
Senate Bill 1379 by Oklahoma Senator Aaron Reinhardt establishes a pilot program within the Office of the Attorney General to direct resources to organizations providing services to trafficking victims. The legislation also creates and expands a revolving fund to help sustain those efforts.
“Human trafficking is happening in communities across Oklahoma, and the response cannot stop at enforcement alone,” Reinhardt said. “If we are serious about addressing this, we have to ensure survivors have access to real, long-term support as they rebuild their lives.”
The program is designed to partner with nonprofit providers and improve coordination across agencies, with an emphasis on accountability and measurable outcomes.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond backed the measure, calling it part of a broader strategy to address trafficking and support victims.
“Combatting the evils of human trafficking requires a multi-tiered approach to help survivors rebuild their lives,” Drummond said. “This important measure will help us invest in the organizations who work on the front lines to support human trafficking survivors.”
Reinhardt said the legislation reflects a more focused approach to addressing what he described as a complex and often underreported issue.
The bill now heads to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for consideration.
