| Measure Title: |
RELATING TO CRIME.
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| Report Title: |
Sex Trafficking; Penalty; Protection of Trafficked Persons
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| Description: |
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $200,000 but no more than $500,000, 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". Specifies that a minor who commits an offense under section 712-1207(1)(a), HRS, shall be guilty of a violation instead of a petty misdemeanor. Provides that a person who reports that the person is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability for an offense involving sex trafficking or prostitution. Increases the penalties for commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. Requires DHS to implement services and programs for survivors and training for law enforcement. Appropriates funds. Requires annual report.
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| Companion: |
HB155
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| Package: |
None
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| Current Referral: |
JDC/HHS, WAM
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| Introducer(s): |
GABBARD
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| Act: |
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| Sort by Date | Chamber | Status Text |
| 1/27/2025 | S | Referred to JDC/HHS, WAM. |
| 1/23/2025 | S | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| 1/21/2025 | S | Pending Introduction. |
S = Senate |
H = House |
D = Data Systems |
$ = Appropriation measure |
ConAm = Constitutional Amendment
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