LA HB321

Children engaged in prostitution or prostitution-related offenses are presumed to be victims of human trafficking under R.S. 14:46.3(E) and are exempt from criminal responsibility and delinquency proceedings for such offenses

Child victims must be referred to and are eligible for specialized services for human trafficking victims, including safe housing, victim advocacy, case management, mental health services, trauma recovery, and employment training

Adult victims (18 years or older) determined to be victims of human trafficking must be notified of available treatment and specialized services for trafficking victims or sexually exploited persons

Adds "soliciting for prostitutes" (R.S. 14:83) to the list of offenses for which trafficking victims have an affirmative defense to prosecution when the offense was committed as a direct result of being trafficked

Amends the definition of "delinquent act" and "felony-grade delinquent act" in the Children's Code to exclude violations of prostitution-related statutes by children who were victims of trafficking at the time of the alleged offense