Minneslate Logo

HF128 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Penalties for engaging in prostitution with minors increased.

Related bill: SF2380

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes to increase the penalties for engaging in prostitution with minors, specifically involving individuals under 18 years old. It amends Minnesota law in several ways based on the age of the minor involved.

  1. For minors under 14 years:

    • Engaging in prostitution can lead to imprisonment up to 30 years or a fine up to $40,000 or both.

  2. For minors aged 14-15:

    • The penalty is up to 15 years in prison or a fine up to $30,000 or both.
    • Engaging in specific acts like hiring or trying to hire for sexual activities can result in imprisonment up to 10 years or a fine up to $20,000 or both.

  3. For minors aged 16-17:

    • Engaging in prostitution can result in imprisonment up to 10 years or a fine up to $20,000 or both.
    • Certain activities like hiring or attempting to hire for sexual purposes could lead to up to 5 years in prison or a fine up to $10,000 or both.

Overall, the bill involves tightening the legal consequences for crimes involving minors in prostitution to ensure harsher punishments, particularly for younger victims.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces harsher penalties for engaging with minors below various age brackets."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill increases the penalties for engaging in prostitution with minors under Minnesota Statutes section 609.324.",
      "modified": [
        "Increase in potential imprisonment terms and fines across different scenarios involving minors."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.324"
  }
]

Sponsors