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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SB 24-035(2024A)· signed

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amends

SB 18-084(2018A)· signed

Protection Minor Victims Of Human Trafficking

amends

HB 26-1082(2026A)· failed

Children Are Not for Sale Act

amends

HB 17-1072(2017A)· signed

Human Trafficking Sexual Servitude

relates

SB 26-166(2026A)· failed

School Board Member Disqualifying Convictions

relates

HB 24-1261(2024A)· signed

Civil Remedies to Prevent Human Trafficking

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HB 24-1072(2024A)· signed

Protection of Victims of Sexual Offenses

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HB 24-1345(2024A)· signed

Sunset Human Trafficking Council

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HB 24-1371(2024A)· signed

More Uniform Local Massage Facilities Regulation

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SB 18-092(2018A)· signed

Update References County Departments Social Services

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SB 23-075(2023A)· signed

Deletion Of Child's Name From Criminal Justice Records

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SB 17-228(2017A)· signed

Relocate Title 12 Dance Hall And Escort And Pawnbroker

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SB 18-055(2018A)· signed

Increase Surcharge For Trafficking Children

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HB 22-1160(2022A)· signed

Establishing Family Justice Centers

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HB 25-1150(2025A)· signed

Forfeiture of Public Employees' Retirement Association Benefits by Sex Offenders

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HB 25-1194(2025A)· signed

Protections for Victims of Economic Abuse

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HB 22-1288(2022A)· signed

Safe Reporting Assaults Suffered By Sex Workers

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HB 26-1257(2026A)· signed

Local Regulation of Massage Facilities

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HB 22-1300(2022A)· signed

Local Enforcement To Prevent Human Trafficking

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SB 26-115(2026A)· signed

Post-Conviction Relief for Certain Offenders

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SB 22-099(2022A)· signed

Sealing Criminal Records

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: —