Relates to sex trafficking
This bill increases penalties for sex trafficking offenses under New York law. It amends two sections of the penal code to upgrade sex trafficking (from class B to class A-II felony) and sex trafficking of a child (from class B to class A-II felony). These changes make the punishments more severe for individuals convicted of these crimes. The law takes effect on November 1st following its enactment. The bill directly affects people convicted of sex trafficking or trafficking children in New York State.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Monica Martinez
DDemocratic/Working Families
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