The 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 as any instrumentality used for transmitting writing, signals, pictures, or sounds, including but not limited to mail, telephone, wire, and radio. The bill specifies that a person commits this offense if they knowingly use a communication device to facilitate or commit acts that are felonies under the chapter, including attempts, solicitations, or conspiracies.
Furthermore, the bill establishes that each use of 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 devices in facilitating such crimes.