HB 17-1172

signed

Penalties For Child Sex Traffickers

Plain-English Summary

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House Bill 17-1172, which has been signed into law, mandates that anyone convicted of a class 2 felony for sexually trafficking a minor must receive a prison sentence of at least 8 years. This bill targets individuals who exploit minors through sexual servitude and ensures they face significant legal consequences. The law is now in effect, meaning courts are required to impose these minimum sentences on offenders.

Official Summary

The bill requires a court to sentence a person convicted of a class 2 felony for human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude to the department of corrections for a term of at least the minimum of the presumptive range for a class 2 felony, which is 8 years. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Details

Chamber: House
First action: 2017-04-28
Latest action: 2017-02-06
Last action desc.: Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary + Appropriations
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Votes

Refer House Bill 17-1172 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.

2017-04-12 · House · pass — Yes: 5 · No: 0 · Other: —

Refer House Bill 17-1172 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.

2017-04-12 · House · pass — Yes: 13 · No: 0 · Other: —

Refer House Bill 17-1172 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4.

2017-04-12 · House · pass — Yes: 7 · No: 4 · Other: —