HB 155 Summary

• Establishes mandatory imprisonment of up to 20 years without possibility of suspension, probation, or parole for sex trafficking convictions, along with fines of $200,000 to $500,000.

• Exempts trafficking victims who report to law enforcement from criminal liability for prostitution or sex trafficking offenses, and classifies minors engaged in street prostitution as violations rather than misdemeanors.

• Elevates commercial sexual exploitation of a minor to a Class A felony with mandatory minimum 20-year imprisonment without parole eligibility for at least 10 years, asset forfeiture for survivor compensation, and no statute of limitations.

• Requires the Department of Human Services to establish survivor support programs including emergency housing, mental health care, legal assistance, job training, and a one-year basic income pilot program, plus mandatory trafficking awareness training for law enforcement.

• Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, and requires annual legislative reports on program effectiveness and outcomes.