T he Legislature took a giant step last week when it reached an agreement with Governor Spitzer on a new law to punish those who engage in human trafficking. The urgent need for a state law has long been apparent, and various lawmakers had introduced anti-trafficking legislation during the past two years. But the Assembly and Senate were never able to reconcile their differences over how best to address the issue, and an agreement seemed out of reach.
The impasse was indefensible. But this year, thanks in large part to a chorus of reformers, including religious, labor and good government groups, the lawmakers had a hard time putting off the issue any longer. Governor …
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