LD1877

An Act to Increase Penalties for Human Trafficking Offenses

Complete·6/17/25

Maine LD1877 increases penalties for human trafficking offenses, including mandatory fines and assessments.

Maine LD1877 enhances penalties for human trafficking offenses by imposing mandatory fines and assessments on convicted individuals. It increases penalties for sex trafficking and aggravated sex trafficking, including mandatory minimum jail sentences and mandatory fines. The bill also mandates additional jail time for these offenses when committed near schools, child care facilities, and other specified locations. It requires the court to order restitution in cases of sex trafficking or aggravated sex trafficking and mandates participation in an electronic monitoring program, if available.

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 17, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 17, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 17, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.