An Act to define inducing a minor into prostitution

HD 1711 amends Massachusetts law to clarify and strengthen penalties for exploiting minors in commercial sex. It specifically targets individuals who induce, agree to, or offer to engage minors in prostitution or sexual conduct for payment, or who knowingly aid such acts. The bill establishes a mandatory prison sentence of 3 to 5 years and a $5,000 fine for these offenses. This directly affects offenders who exploit minors, making the criminal definition and penalties explicit under Chapter 272.