HF 741: Relating to human trafficking including law enforcement intervention and victims, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill relates to human trafficking including law enforcement intervention and victims. The bill amends the definition of “human trafficking” to include knowingly purchasing or attempting to purchase services involving commercial sexual activity from a law enforcement officer or agent posing as a person engaged in human trafficking. The bill amends the definition of “victim” to mean any of the following: a person subjected to human trafficking; a person who is identified as being subjected to or targeted for human trafficking; or a law enforcement officer or agent posing as a person subjected to or a target for human trafficking. A person who commits human trafficking is guilty of penalties ranging from a class “D” felony to a class “A” felony depending on the conduct involved.

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps

In plain words

1. March 5, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee