CO HB1082

Upgrades the crime of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude from a Class 2 felony to a Class 1 felony, requiring mandatory life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Expands the offense to include trading anything of monetary value to buy or sell sexual activity with a minor the person knows is being trafficked for sexual servitude.

Eliminates the defense that the defendant did not know the minor's age or reasonably believed the minor was 18 or older for the new trafficking provision.

Preserves the Governor's authority to issue pardons, clemency, or commute sentences despite the mandatory life sentence.

Effective date of August 12, 2026, subject to potential referendum petition.