The proposed bill amends the Human Trafficking Act of 2013 by introducing a new offense titled "Unlawful use of a communication device during the commission of a human trafficking offense." This new section, designated as 5-18-108, defines a communication device broadly to include any means of transmitting information, such as mail, telephone, and radio. It establishes that a person commits this offense if they knowingly use a communication device to facilitate or commit acts that are felonies under the existing human trafficking laws, including attempts, solicitations, or conspiracies related to such offenses.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that each instance of using a communication device in this context constitutes a separate offense, and it classifies unlawful use of a communication device during human trafficking as a Class C felony. This legislative change aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding human trafficking by addressing the role of communication technologies in facilitating these crimes.