Press Releases

Wyoming Becomes 50th State to Outlaw Human Trafficking

February 27, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Prior to today, 49 states had passed human trafficking laws. Today Wyoming joins the ranks as the last state to ban human trafficking with Governor Matt Mead signing the first anti-trafficking law in Wyoming, making it illegal to traffic individuals for commercial sex or forced labor.

Senate Passage of TVPRA Signals Strong Commitment to Eradicate Human Trafficking

February 12, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Statement by Mary Ellison, Director of Policy, Polaris Project  

Wyoming Poised to Become Last State to Criminalize Human Trafficking

January 25, 2013

CHEYENNE, WY – Wyoming is on track to become the 50th state to pass legislation against human trafficking, making it illegal to traffic individuals for commercial sex or forced labor. On Friday, January 25th, bill sponsors Representatives Cathy Connolly (D-Laramie) and Keith Gingery (R-Teton) urged their colleagues to support the measure, which increases punishment of traffickers and provides social services for underage victims of commercial sex exploitation.

Need help? Polaris operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline.