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LA SB306
LA SB306Increases the penalty for human trafficking involving sexual activity of persons under the age of eighteen. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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Introduced
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
In Committee
04/30/2024
04/30/2024
Crossed Over
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Passed
06/02/2024
06/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/11/2024
06/11/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 14:46.2(A)(1)(a), (B)(2), and (F)(1), and 46.3(D), relative to the penalties for human trafficking; to increase the penalties for human trafficking committed against certain victims; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends Louisiana's laws on human trafficking to increase the penalties for trafficking crimes involving victims under the age of 18. The key provisions include:
- Increasing the maximum fine for human trafficking involving commercial sexual activity or sex offenses from $15,000 to $75,000 when the victim is under 18 years old, and imposing mandatory life imprisonment without parole.
- Increasing the maximum fine for trafficking a person under 21 but 18 or older from $50,000 to $75,000, with a prison sentence of 15-50 years.
- Increasing the maximum fine for trafficking a child under 14 from $75,000 to $75,000 and the prison sentence from 25-50 years to mandatory life imprisonment without parole.
- Providing an affirmative defense against prosecution for certain prostitution-related offenses for victims of sex trafficking.
The bill aims to enhance the penalties for human trafficking crimes involving minors in order to deter such exploitation and protect vulnerable young victims.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Stewart Cathey (R)*,
Mark Abraham (R),
Regina Barrow (D),
Valarie Hodges (R),
Caleb Kleinpeter (R),
Blake Miguez (R),
Jay Morris (R),
Last Action
Effective date 8/1/2024. (on 06/11/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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