Enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act
What changed between versions
Sentencing requirements for kidnapping involving minors were increased, with minimum terms raised from 15 to 25 years for certain offenses, and from 10 to 15 years if the victim is released unharmed.
Penalties for trafficking persons with developmental disabilities were strengthened, establishing a mandatory 25-year minimum prison term with life imprisonment maximum for offenses committed after the amendment's effective date.
Additional cosponsors were added to the bill, expanding the legislative support base from 14 to 46 representatives.
Structural formatting changes were made throughout the document, including reorganization of definitions, removal of page numbers, and consolidation of related provisions for clarity.
The age threshold for enhanced kidnapping penalties was adjusted in certain provisions, with references to age groups being updated from 'less than thirteen' to 'less than eighteen' in some contexts.
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