CT HB05666

Expands forfeiture provisions to include property related to trafficking in persons violations (sections 53a-82, 53a-88, 53a-192a, 53a-196i, and others), with forfeited proceeds deposited into the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund instead of the General Fund.

Redefines trafficking in persons to include compelling or inducing another person to engage in sexual contact or labor through force, threat, fraud, or coercion, establishing it as a class B felony.

Creates affirmative defense and presumption for individuals aged 16-17 charged with prostitution if they were victims of trafficking or federal human trafficking crimes; allows post-conviction vacatur of prostitution convictions based on trafficking victimization.

Increases penalty for patronizing a prostitute to a class C felony when the patron knew or should have known the person was under 18 or a trafficking victim.

Requires truck stops and on-premises alcohol retail licensees to post notices with human trafficking hotline numbers; directs Office of Victim Services to analyze and report on compensation services for trafficking victims by January 15, 2014.