SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – When lawmakers return to Pierre for South Dakota’s upcoming legislative session, they’ll consider a bill which would increase the consequences for human trafficking in the state.

“I think it has the potential to be a monumental win for victims of human trafficking by making South Dakota law consistent with federal law, including on mandatory minimums,” said Rachel Schartz, director of grants management with Call to Freedom, which supports people impacted by human trafficking. “I think and I hope that we’ll see a lot more victims see justice at the state level.”