S.4479

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

Introduced·6/22/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 22

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee