Expands crime of human trafficking to include individuals who benefit financially.

The bill expands the crime of human trafficking to include individuals who receive a financial benefit from participating in human trafficking. Human trafficking is a crime of the first degree, punishable by a term of imprisonment of 10 to 20 years, a fine of up to $200,000, or both. Under certain circumstances, a person convicted of human trafficking may be incarcerated for a term of 20 years during which the person is not eligible for parole, or a specific term between 20 years and life imprisonment, of which the person is required to serve 20 years before being eligible for parole.

Expands crime of human trafficking to include individuals who benefit financially.

The bill expands the crime of human trafficking to include individuals who receive a financial benefit from participating in human trafficking. Human trafficking is a crime of the first degree, punishable by a term of imprisonment of 10 to 20 years, a fine of up to $200,000, or both. Under certain circumstances, a person convicted of human trafficking may be incarcerated for a term of 20 years during which the person is not eligible for parole, or a specific term between 20 years and life imprisonment, of which the person is required to serve 20 years before being eligible for parole.