Florida Senate - 2025                (Corrected Copy)    SR 1880
       
       
        
       By Senator Martin
       
       
       
       
       
       33-03211-25                                           20251880__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution encouraging financial institutions in
    3         Florida to commit to fighting human trafficking.
    4  
    5         WHEREAS, human trafficking is a serious violation of human
    6  rights which impacts individuals in Florida and throughout the
    7  United States, exploiting victims through forced labor, sexual
    8  exploitation, and other forms of coercion, and
    9         WHEREAS, human trafficking can impact anyone, but certain
   10  populations, such as those experiencing abuse, violence,
   11  poverty, housing instability, or social isolation, are at
   12  greater risk, and
   13         WHEREAS, human trafficking is closely connected to other
   14  forms of violence and exploitation, often sharing common risk
   15  factors such as limited access to resources and unsafe
   16  environments, and
   17         WHEREAS, Florida has taken proactive measures to combat
   18  human trafficking through legislation, public awareness
   19  campaigns, task forces, and partnerships with organizations
   20  dedicated to eradicating human trafficking and supporting
   21  survivors, and
   22         WHEREAS, financial institutions, including credit unions,
   23  banks, and other financial institutions, by facilitating
   24  financial access, enabling growth, and playing a critical role
   25  in the detection and prevention of illicit activities, benefit
   26  all aspects of society, including economic development,
   27  community well-being, and public safety, and
   28         WHEREAS, credit unions and banks in Florida are
   29  distinctively qualified to partner with law enforcement,
   30  government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to strengthen
   31  efforts in identifying, reporting, and preventing human
   32  trafficking activities, and
   33         WHEREAS, ongoing education, collaboration, and investment
   34  in public and private anti-trafficking measures enhance the
   35  ability of financial institutions to contribute meaningfully to
   36  combatting human trafficking, and
   37         WHEREAS, financial institutions are uniquely positioned to
   38  support survivors of human trafficking in rebuilding their lives
   39  and preventing further exploitation by providing access to
   40  survivor-centered financial resources, such as financial
   41  education, credit repair, and no-fee accounts, which foster
   42  stability and independence, NOW, THEREFORE,
   43  
   44  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
   45  
   46         That the Florida Senate encourages financial institutions
   47  to commit to fighting human trafficking and commends all credit
   48  unions, banks, and other financial institutions in Florida that
   49  commit to enhancing training, community partnerships, and
   50  investments to support law enforcement efforts in combatting
   51  human trafficking.
   52         BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Florida Senate encourages
   53  Florida’s financial institutions to take a proactive stance by
   54  dedicating resources and expertise not only to combat human
   55  trafficking but also to support survivors in achieving long-term
   56  stability and independence.
   57         BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Florida Senate formally
   58  recognizes Financial Institutions Against Human Trafficking
   59  (F.I.G.H.T.) for its commitment to combatting human trafficking
   60  by raising awareness within the financial sector, fostering
   61  partnerships with key stakeholders, and implementing strategies
   62  that disrupt trafficking networks while supporting survivors in
   63  their journey to rebuild their lives.
   64         BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Florida Senate encourages
   65  F.I.G.H.T. to act as a liaison between financial institutions
   66  and other anti-trafficking organizations, facilitating
   67  collaboration, information sharing, and the development of
   68  innovative solutions to address human trafficking more
   69  effectively.