The bill amends Arkansas law concerning human trafficking by introducing an enhanced penalty for individuals convicted of recruiting trafficked persons from specific vulnerable locations. It establishes a new section, 5-18-108, which stipulates that a person found guilty of such offenses may face an additional prison term of up to five years if they recruited, enticed, or obtained a trafficked individual from designated places, including shelters for runaway youth, correctional facilities, foster homes, childcare institutions, and detention facilities for delinquent children.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, emphasizing the urgent need to address the ongoing issue of human trafficking in the state. It asserts that the act is necessary to protect vulnerable populations and will take effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or under specific conditions if not vetoed. This legislative action aims to strengthen the legal framework against human trafficking and enhance penalties for offenders targeting at-risk individuals.