California SB564 amends the Penal Code to redefine human trafficking and increase penalties.

California SB564 amends Section 236.1 of the Penal Code to redefine human trafficking, including deprivation or violation of personal liberty, duress, and coercion. It specifies that those who cause, induce, or persuade minors to engage in commercial sex acts face imprisonment of 8, 14, or 20 years and a fine of up to $500,000. Mistake of fact or consent by a minor victim is not a defense. The bill also mandates prosecutors to consider protective orders and requires courts to report convictions involving commercial motor vehicles to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

California SB564 amends the Penal Code to redefine human trafficking and increase penalties.

California SB564 amends Section 236.1 of the Penal Code to redefine human trafficking, including deprivation or violation of personal liberty, duress, and coercion. It specifies that those who cause, induce, or persuade minors to engage in commercial sex acts face imprisonment of 8, 14, or 20 years and a fine of up to $500,000. Mistake of fact or consent by a minor victim is not a defense. The bill also mandates prosecutors to consider protective orders and requires courts to report convictions involving commercial motor vehicles to the Department of Motor Vehicles.