Reinhardt Human Trafficking Response Bill Passes Senate Unanimously, Backed by Attorney General

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1379 by Sen. Aaron Reinhardt, R-Jenks, advancing a targeted effort to strengthen the state’s response to human trafficking and expand support for survivors.

The measure establishes a pilot program within the Office of the Attorney General to direct resources toward organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking, alongside the creation and expansion of a dedicated revolving fund to 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 service providers and improve coordination across agencies, with a focus on accountability and measurable outcomes.

“This is about more than funding programs — it’s about helping people rebuild their lives in a way that is safe, stable, and supportive,” stated Reinhardt. “We’re making sure survivors are connected to the right resources, in the right way, so they have a real path forward — not just in the immediate aftermath, but meaningfully in the long term.”

Senate Bill 1379 previously advanced with unanimous support in Senate committees. Attorney General Gentner Drummond voiced his support for the measure:

“I appreciate Sen. Reinhardt authoring this bill and the Senate for supporting it. Combatting the evils of human trafficking requires a multi-tiered approach to help survivors rebuild their lives. 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 focused approach to addressing a complex and often underreported issue:

“This is about treating human trafficking with the level of urgency it demands,” Reinhardt said. “We are taking a more serious, more coordinated approach to confronting human trafficking in Oklahoma — one that not only confronts the crime, but ensures survivors have a real path to recovery, stability, and real support behind them to help rebuild their lives.”

The measure now moves to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for consideration.

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