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LA SB87
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beth Mizell
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "commercial sexual activity" under human trafficking law (R.S. 14:46.2) to include "lewd or lascivious" acts in addition to sexual acts when anything of value is exchanged
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Expands the definition under trafficking of children for sexual purposes (R.S. 14:46.3) to include "sexual" acts in addition to the existing "lewd or lascivious" acts
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Adds "transmission of child sexual abuse materials" as a covered activity under both trafficking statutes, in addition to existing coverage of production of pornography
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Creates consistent terminology between the two trafficking statutes by aligning the definitions of "commercial sexual activity"
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides for consistent definition of "commercial sexual activity". (8/1/26)
CRIME/PUNISHMENT
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
3/9/2026