This bill increases the penalties for sex trafficking and aggravated sex trafficking and provides mandatory minimum jail sentences and mandatory fines for these offenses. It provides additional jail time for these offenses when committed on the premises or within
1,000 feet of certain places, including schools, child care facilities, community centers for youth, correctional facilities, shelters and residential treatment centers. It increases the amount a person convicted of sex trafficking or aggravated sex trafficking must pay to the Victims' Compensation Fund. It provides that, in a case of sex trafficking or aggravated sex trafficking, the court must require the person sentenced to participate in an electronic monitoring program, if available. It requires the court to order restitution in a case of sex trafficking or aggravated sex trafficking. It provides that a doctor, nurse, teacher, school board member, principal, educational technician, superintendent or person who works in the hospitality industry as a front desk worker, a member of housekeeping staff or in food service must complete a human trafficking awareness program of at least 2 hours once every 2 years. The program must be presented by a nonprofit organization specializing in human trafficking investigations and victim assistance.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1877, HP 1248: 5.3360, 17-A.852, 17-A.853, 17-A.1807, 17-A.2003