Defines the crime of sex trafficking of a child, person who is mentally disabled, or person who is mentally incapacitated
This bill defines sex trafficking involving children (under 18), mentally disabled individuals, or mentally incapacitated people as a class B felony. It makes it illegal for anyone 21+ to intentionally profit from or advance another person’s prostitution in these cases, removing the defense that the perpetrator didn’t know the victim’s age or disability status. Key terms like "advances prostitution" (facilitating the act) and "profits from prostitution" (receiving money from the activity) are clearly defined in the law. The bill directly affects victims in these vulnerable groups and those who exploit them, strengthening penalties for traffickers. It does not change existing definitions of "mentally disabled" or "mentally incapacitated," which refer to established legal standards.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Mar 17, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
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