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LA SB306

LA SB306
Increases 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
In Committee
04/30/2024
Crossed Over
03/19/2024
Passed
06/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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)

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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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=24rs&b=SB306&sbi=y 03/01/2024
Analysis - Resume Digest for SB306 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1385319 07/17/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1382247 06/17/2024
Fiscal Note - SB306 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1381319 06/01/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1381128 05/31/2024
Fiscal Note - SB306 ReEngrossed With Conference Committee Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1380531 05/30/2024
Analysis - Digest of CCRSB306 WAGNERJ 4011 Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1379194 05/29/2024
House Floor Amendment #4896 Freeman Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1376380 05/20/2024
Analysis - Summary of House Amendments to SB306 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1376487 05/20/2024
Fiscal Note - SB306 ReEngrossed With House Floor Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1376664 05/20/2024
Fiscal Note - SB306 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1355608 03/19/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1355364 03/18/2024
Analysis - Digest of SB306 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1355430 03/18/2024
Senate Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #711 Miller G. Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1354074 03/14/2024
Fiscal Note - SB306 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1354666 03/14/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1354005 03/13/2024
Analysis - Digest of SB306 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1354433 03/13/2024
Fiscal Note - SB306 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1353438 03/09/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1352689 03/01/2024
Analysis - Digest of SB306 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1352690 03/01/2024
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