The bill amends the Human Trafficking Act of 2013 by eliminating the statute of limitations for the prosecution of specific human trafficking-related offenses, including sexual extortion of minors, trafficking of persons, and grooming minors for future sex trafficking. It also establishes safe harbors for minors who are victims of sex offenses related to human trafficking, ensuring they are not criminally prosecuted for actions taken as a result of their victimization. Additionally, the bill introduces new legal provisions that create an affirmative defense for victims of trafficking who engage in certain criminal activities as a direct result of their trafficking experience.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, and possession of child sex dolls, defined as anatomically correct dolls or robots resembling minors intended for sexual acts. Violations of this provision are classified as felonies, with varying degrees of severity based on the nature of the offense. The bill aims to strengthen protections for victims of human trafficking and to address the exploitation of minors in a more comprehensive manner.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB431 V2 - 4-1-2025 11:38 AM: 5-1-109(a), 5-2-210, 5-18-103, 5-37-201, 5-37-216, 5-70-101, 5-68-305, 5-64-401
Old version SB431 V3 - 4-9-2025 04:43 PM: 5-1-109(a), 5-2-210, 5-18-103, 5-37-201, 5-37-216, 5-70-101, 5-68-305, 5-64-401
Old version SB431 Original - 3-11-2025 03:41 PM: 5-1-109(a), 5-2-210, 5-18-103, 5-37-201, 5-37-216, 5-70-101, 5-68-305, 5-64-401
SB 431: 5-1-109(a), 5-2-210, 5-18-103, 5-37-201, 5-37-216, 5-70-101, 5-68-305, 5-64-401
Act 987: 5-1-109(a), 5-2-210, 5-18-103, 5-37-201, 5-37-216, 5-70-101, 5-68-305, 5-64-401