HB321

Provides relative to victims of human trafficking and prostitution offenses (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Final Passage·5/28/26

Louisiana HB321 provides specialized services for victims of human trafficking and prostitution offenses.

Louisiana HB321 amends existing law to provide specialized services for victims of human trafficking and prostitution offenses. It exempts children who are victims of trafficking from criminal responsibility and delinquency proceedings for prostitution-related offenses. It also provides affirmative defenses for certain offenses if the defendant was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the alleged commission of the offense.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 95–0 · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Absent

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Calendar

May 12

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

History

May 29

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 28

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 28

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.