This bill introduces a new section to chapter 12.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, establishing mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of human trafficking offenses. The legislation specifies that offenders will face mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment that must be served without the possibility of parole.

Under the new provisions, the minimum sentences are categorized by the severity of the felony: a class AA felony will incur a minimum of twenty years' imprisonment, a class A felony will result in a minimum of ten years, and a class B felony will carry a minimum of five years. This bill aims to strengthen penalties for human trafficking to deter such crimes and ensure that offenders face significant consequences for their actions.