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IN SB0166
Bill
Status
2/15/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jack Sandlin
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AI Summary
SB 166 Summary
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Allows trafficked children adjudicated delinquent for nonviolent offenses committed while being trafficked to vacate their adjudication upon motion, if proven by preponderance of evidence that the child was coerced or controlled by another person.
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Allows adult trafficking victims convicted of nonviolent offenses committed while being trafficked to vacate their convictions through postconviction relief procedures if they prove by preponderance of evidence they were coerced or controlled by another person.
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Defines "juvenile prostitution" as sexual conduct by a person under 18 years of age and classifies persons under 18 engaged in prostitution as victims of trafficking rather than criminals.
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Makes prostitution a criminal offense only for persons at least 18 years of age and adds juvenile prostitution to human trafficking crimes and related offenses including promoting prostitution and maintaining common nuisances.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Vacating convictions of trafficked persons. Provides that a child who was: (1) the victim of human trafficking; and (2) adjudicated a delinquent child for a nonviolent act performed while a victim of human trafficking; is entitled to have the adjudication vacated if certain conditions are met. Provides that a person who was: (1) the victim of human trafficking (as an adult); and (2) was convicted of a nonviolent offense committed while the person was being trafficked; is entitled to have the person's conviction vacated if certain conditions are met. Provides that prostitution is a criminal offense only if committed by
Last Action
Representative Hamilton added as cosponsor
3/7/2017