HB270 Summary

• Expands human trafficking law to eliminate coercion or deception requirement when victim is physically or mentally incapable of consent, in addition to existing exception for minors.

• Establishes mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and one day or life imprisonment for human trafficking conviction involving a minor.

• Increases penalty for subsequent violation of human trafficking hotline posting requirement from $25 to $250 and designates specific state agencies responsible for enforcement.

• Authorizes courts to appoint a master or receiver to seize assets of legal entities during human trafficking civil actions under specified conditions.

• Provides mandatory hearing and expungement eligibility for human trafficking victims' criminal records, establishes whistleblower protections for employees reporting human trafficking, and authorizes municipalities to impound vehicles used in human trafficking or prostitution crimes.