HSB 196

This bill relates to human trafficking.2 ranging from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class “C” felony depending on the elements of the crime alleged and the age of the victim.2. The penalties imposed range from a class “D” felony to a class “B” felony. _____ human trafficking is guilty of a class “C” felony, except that if the victim is under the age of 18, the person is guilty of a class “B” felony. If the offense involves causing or threatening to cause serious physical injury to another person, the person is guilty of a class “B” felony. A person who knowingly engages in human trafficking by physically restraining or threatening to physically restrain another person is guilty of a class “C” felony, except that if the victim is under the age of 18, the person is guilty of a class “B” felony. The bill provides that a person who knowingly engages in human trafficking who solicits services or benefits from the services of a victim is guilty of a class “C” felony, except that if the victim is under the age of 18, the person is guilty of a class “B” felony. A person who knowingly engages in human trafficking who abuses or threatens to abuse the law or legal process is guilty of a class “C” felony, except that if the victim is under the age of 18, the person is guilty of a class “B” felony. A person who knowingly engages in human trafficking by destroying, concealing, removing, confiscating, or possessing any actual or purported government identification of another person is guilty of a class “C” felony, except that if the other person is under the age of 18, the person is guilty of a class “B” felony. A person who benefits financially or by receiving anything of value from knowing participation in human trafficking is guilty of a class “C” felony, except that if the victim is under the age of 18, the person is guilty of a class “B” felony. _____ guilty of a class “D” felony, except that if the other person is under the age of 18, the person is guilty of a class “C” felony. A class “B” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than years. A class “C” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than years and a fine of at least $1,370 but not more than $13,660. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.