RELATING TO CRIME.
Summary
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2023
Last action Jan 27, 2023
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 27, 2023
Committee
Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2023
Committee
Referred to HHS, JDC.
upper
Jan 19, 2023
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Henry Aquino
DDemocratic
P
Kurt Fevella
RRepublican
Co
Michelle Kidani
DDemocratic
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