Minnesota HF137 expands the definition of prior qualified human trafficking-related offense to include certain state and federal violations.

Minnesota HF137 amends the definition of prior qualified human trafficking-related offense to include violations of certain state laws committed in a person's lifetime and violations of similar laws in other states. This change applies to convictions or delinquency adjudications within ten years from the discharge from probation or parole immediately preceding the current offense. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.321, subdivision 14, and is effective August 1, 2025, for crimes committed on or after that date.

Minnesota HF137 expands the definition of prior qualified human trafficking-related offense to include certain state and federal violations.

Minnesota HF137 amends the definition of prior qualified human trafficking-related offense to include violations of certain state laws committed in a person's lifetime and violations of similar laws in other states. This change applies to convictions or delinquency adjudications within ten years from the discharge from probation or parole immediately preceding the current offense. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.321, subdivision 14, and is effective August 1, 2025, for crimes committed on or after that date.