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 upon the person or in the presence of any child when something of value has been exchanged, replacing the previous phrasing that referred to a "sexual act performed or conducted."

The amendment aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding the protection of children from sexual exploitation by providing a more precise definition of the activities that constitute trafficking. This change is intended to strengthen the enforcement of laws against those who engage in or facilitate such crimes, thereby improving the overall safeguarding of minors in Louisiana.

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