Dear Neighbor,
It's an honor to serve as your State Representative for the 63rd Ohio House District.
I invite everybody to read more about what I'm working on at the Statehouse by visiting my webpage here, or checking out my previous newsletters here.
God Bless,
Adam Bird
State Representative
Ohio's 63rd House District
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Rep. Bird Attends Freedom Landing Grand Opening
 Rep. Bird was pleased to attend and celebrate the grand opening of the Freedom Landing riverfront with the residents of Ripley earlier today.
At the event, Rep. Bird provided remarks about how this beautiful new landing on the Ohio River will serve the tourism interests of southern Ohio for years to come!
House Bill 507 - Legislation Targeting Human Traffickers
Rep. Bird voted in support of House Bill 507 - legislation to strengthen Ohio’s human trafficking laws.
House Bill 507 prohibits individuals from receiving or acquiring money or anything of value when they know those proceeds were earned through sexual activity for hire or as a result of human trafficking. The offense applies when a person profits from, conceals, collects on behalf of a third party, or uses those proceeds to encourage or facilitate criminal activity. Additionally, the bill makes clear that a prostitute receiving proceeds from their own activity is not subject to the offense.
Under the bill, violations are classified as a third-degree felony, with enhanced second-degree felony penalties when the proceeds involve a minor under the age of 18. It also adds the offense to Ohio’s Corrupt Activities Law, giving prosecutors stronger tools to target organized criminal networks that profit from exploitation.
This bill awaits consideration in the Ohio Senate.
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