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 prohibit the manufacture, distribution, sale, and possession of child sex dolls, which are defined as anatomically correct dolls resembling minors intended for sexual acts.

To implement these changes, the bill adds several new subdivisions to the existing law, specifically listing offenses that can be prosecuted at any time and clarifying the affirmative defense for victims of trafficking. It also outlines the penalties for violations related to child sex dolls, categorizing them as felonies based on the nature of the offense. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen protections for victims of human trafficking and enhance legal measures against related crimes.

Statutes affected:
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
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
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