The bill amends the definition of "prior qualified human trafficking-related offense" in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.321, subdivision 14. The new definition includes violations of certain state laws committed during a person's lifetime, as well as violations of similar laws in other states. Specifically, it replaces the previous requirement that the offense must have occurred within ten years from the discharge from probation or parole preceding the current offense.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that offenses under Minnesota statutes related to solicitation, inducement, and promotion of prostitution, as well as labor trafficking, are included in this definition. The bill also establishes an effective date of August 1, 2025, indicating that the changes will apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.321