This bill amends the existing law regarding the trafficking of children for sexual purposes in Louisiana. Specifically, it revises the definition of "commercial sexual activity" as it pertains to the crime. The new language clarifies that "commercial sexual activity" refers to any lewd or lascivious act performed upon or in the presence of a child when something of value has been exchanged.

The amendment replaces the previous wording, which described the act as a "sexual act performed or conducted," with the more specific terms "lewd or lascivious act." This change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding the protection of children from sexual exploitation by providing a clearer definition of the activities that constitute trafficking.

Statutes affected:
HB779 Original: 14:3(B)
HB779 Engrossed: 14:3(B)
HB779 Enrolled: 14:3(B)
HB779 Act : 14:3(B)