Bill > S06460

This bill amends existing law to establish new crimes related to sex trafficking, specifically focusing on the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. It expands the definition of "sex trafficking of a child" to include "vulnerable person," defining a vulnerable person as someone who is mentally disabled, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless, as these terms are defined in another section of the penal law. The bill also creates a new crime called "predatory sex trafficking" for individuals who commit sex trafficking of a child or vulnerable person, classifying this as a more serious felony than the original sex trafficking offense. The bill clarifies that "advances prostitution" means intentionally facilitating prostitution, and "profits from prostitution" means intentionally accepting proceeds from prostitution activity.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6460