HB 2238 Summary

• Replaces the term "child prostitution" with "child sex trafficking" throughout Arizona statutes to align terminology with federal human trafficking law.

• Creates new criminal provisions in section 13-3212 for sex trafficking of minors ages 15-17, with mandatory consecutive sentences and specific sentencing ranges (10-24 years for first offense, 17-31 years with one prior, 24-38 years with two or more priors).

• Establishes "sex trafficking" as a separate offense under section 13-1307 for adults, classified as a class 2 felony, with enhanced penalties when the victim is under 15 years old (punishable as a dangerous crime against children).

• Requires mandatory consecutive sentencing for violations involving recruitment, enticement, harboring, or obtaining of minors for prostitution or sexually explicit performances (section 13-3212, paragraphs 9-10).

• Adds sex trafficking offenses to registration requirements for sex offenders, restitution statutes, sentencing enhancement provisions, and fingerprint clearance card disqualifications.