Definition of prior qualified human trafficking-related offense amended to include violations of certain state laws committed in the person's lifetime and violations of similar laws in other states.

HF 137 amends Minnesota law to broaden the definition of a "prior qualified human trafficking-related offense." It expands the definition to include any past conviction or adjudication for human trafficking-related violations committed at any point in a person's lifetime (not just within 10 years), as well as similar offenses from other states. This change directly affects individuals convicted of human trafficking crimes, as prior out-of-state or older Minnesota convictions will now count toward enhanced penalties under Minnesota Statutes section 609.321. The amendment applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.