Human Trafficking; bring forward provisions that prohibit and penalize.

HB 1614 updates and consolidates Mississippi's existing human trafficking laws (specifically sections 97-3-54.1 through 97-3-54.7) to strengthen penalties and clarify provisions. It increases penalties for traffickers, including 20+ years in prison for offenses involving minors and fines up to $500,000, while requiring mandatory reporting of suspected child trafficking to child protection services. The bill also clarifies enterprise liability, allowing businesses to be fined up to $1 million for failing to prevent trafficking. The legislation died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.