The proposed 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 protected from prosecution for crimes committed as a result of their victimization. Additionally, the bill introduces new legal provisions that classify the possession, manufacture, distribution, and sale of child sex dolls as criminal offenses, with varying degrees of felony charges based on the nature of the violation.

Key insertions in the bill include the addition of specific offenses to the list of crimes that can be prosecuted at any time, as well as the definition and prohibition of child sex dolls. The bill outlines that it is unlawful to possess, transport, distribute, or manufacture such dolls, with penalties ranging from a Class D felony for possession to a Class B felony for manufacturing. These changes aim 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