HF137
Definition of prior qualified human trafficking-related offense amended to include violations of certain state laws committed in the person's lifetime and violations of similar laws in other states.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF1546
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- The bill changes how a prior qualified human trafficking-related offense is defined, broadening the time frame and geographic scope for offenses that can count toward current charges.
Main provisions
- Replaces the existing look-back window with a broader standard. Instead of a previous offense needing to occur within ten years from discharge, the bill allows offenses from the person’s lifetime to qualify.
- Expands geographic reach to include violations of similar laws from other states or the United States, if they conform to the listed offenses.
- Keeps the same core offenses as qualifying categories, including:
- 609.322 subdivision 1: solicitation, inducement, and promotion of prostitution; sex trafficking in the first degree
- 609.322 subdivision 1a: solicitation, inducement, and promotion of prostitution; sex trafficking in the second degree
- 609.282: labor trafficking
- 609.283: unlawful conduct with respect to documents in furtherance of labor or sex trafficking
- The definition still applies to either a conviction or delinquency adjudication.
Significant changes to existing law
- The look-back period for determining a prior qualified human trafficking-related offense shifts from a 10-year window to a lifetime window.
- Offenses outside Minnesota (in other states or the United States) that are substantially similar to the listed offenses can now be counted as prior offenses.
Practical impact
- Sentencing and penalties for trafficking-related offenses could be influenced by a broader set of prior offenses.
- Individuals with past trafficking-related offenses outside the previous 10-year window or outside Minnesota may face enhanced considerations or penalties under current charges.
Implementation notes
- The text provided does not specify an effective date or implementation details beyond the statutory amendments.
Relevant terms
- prior qualified human trafficking-related offense
- human trafficking
- sex trafficking
- labor trafficking
- solicitation
- inducement
- promotion of prostitution
- 609.322 (subdivision 1)
- 609.322 (subdivision 1a)
- 609.282
- 609.283
- probation
- parole
- discharge
- ten years
- lifetime
- statute from another state
- United States
- delinquency adjudication
- conviction
Relevant Terms
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy | |
| February 13, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
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