Nevada lawmakers have begun a mandated interim study aimed at reducing human trafficking statewide, as the state continues to rank among the highest in the nation for victims per capita.
The effort, led by the Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary, which is carrying out Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, was approved during the 83rd Legislative Session last spring. The resolution directs lawmakers to examine the scope of human trafficking in Nevada and identify strategies to prevent exploitation and better support victims.
During a recent hearing, experts testified that Nevada has an estimated 58 trafficking victims per 100,000 residents, placing the state at or near the top nationally. The resolution notes that human trafficking remains a persistent and serious problem affecting communities across Nevada.
The interim committee is tasked with developing policy recommendations ahead of the 2027 legislative session and may also draft proposed legislation based on its findings.
As part of the study, the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities and researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Social Work presented findings from a 2022 gap analysis. The research included interviews with dozens of people, including law enforcement officials, court representatives, social service providers, community organizations, and trafficking survivors.
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