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Kansas lawmakers are calling for tougher penalties for people convicted of child sex crimes.
Gov. Sam Brownback and Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General, are asking senators to approve a bill that would increase fines and penalties for sexual exploitation of children and human trafficking activity.
The measure also establishes a fund for victims that would offer protection and counseling.
Marc Bennett, Sedgwick County District Attorney, said those who exploit children should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
"Right now there's very little in the way of treatment that's specific to this population," Bennett said. "They get the same treatment as everybody, but these girls are presented with unique problems."
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the bill within the next couple of weeks.