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LA SB87

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beth Mizell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Adds "transmission of child sexual abuse materials" as a covered activity under both trafficking statutes, in addition to existing coverage of production of pornography

  • Creates consistent terminology between the two trafficking statutes by aligning the definitions of "commercial sexual activity"

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary C2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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