HI SB3071

Clarifies the definition of "profits from prostitution" to mean knowingly accepting money or property from a third party to participate in prostitution proceeds, regardless of whether amounts exceed expenditures or serve as debt repayment.

Establishes an affirmative defense for sex trafficking and promoting prostitution charges when a person received funds in the ordinary course of lawful business without intent to facilitate prostitution.

Separates sex trafficking offenses into distinct categories: compelling prostitution by force/fraud/coercion (subsection a), profiting from coerced prostitution (subsection b), and advancing or profiting from prostitution of a minor (subsection c).

Consolidates definitions for terms like "minor," "sexual conduct," and "seeks medical or law enforcement assistance" into a single section (712-1201) applicable to the entire part on prostitution offenses.

Exempts individuals from sex trafficking or promoting prostitution convictions if their conduct consists exclusively of their own acts of prostitution or commercial sexual exploitation.