Louisiana HB321 addresses human trafficking and prostitution offenses, focusing on specialized services for victims.
Louisiana HB321 amends existing law to provide specialized services for victims of human trafficking and prostitution offenses. It exempts children engaged in prostitution-related offenses from criminal responsibility and delinquency proceedings if they are victims of human trafficking. The bill also establishes affirmative defenses for certain offenses committed as a direct result of being trafficked. Victims, including those aged 18 and older, are to be notified of available specialized services, which may include housing, mental health services, and education.
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