Statewide Council Against Adult Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Attorney General Hanaway Announces Statewide Council Against Adult Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announces the establishment of the Statewide Council Against Adult Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children within the Office of the Attorney General. This council, formed in accordance with Section 210.1505, Revised Statutes of Missouri, and as outlined in House Bill 2273 (2026), brings together representatives from key state agencies, legislative leaders, judicial partners, and statewide organizations to support a unified, collaborative structure for Missouri. “The establishment of this council represents a significant step

