ATLANTA (February 12, 2015) | Two companion bills that intend to stop the sexual exploitation of minors and provide rehabilitative services to victims of sex trafficking passed the Georgia State Senate today. Senate Bill 8 extends the statute of limitations in order to bring more severe punishments to those capitalizing on the innocence of a child and establishes a fund for victims. Senate Resolution 7 provides a funding mechanism for the Commission established in SB 8 by increasing the penalties for several sexual abuse and sex trafficking crimes. Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford), a long-time advocate against trafficking crimes, is the sponsor of both Senate Bill 8 and Senate Resolution 7.