MN HF42

Amends definitions of labor trafficking and related coercion methods, including debt bondage, forced or coerced labor or services, and adds "blackmail" as a method of coercion.

Establishes enhanced penalties for labor trafficking, increasing maximum sentences from 20 to 25 years when victim is under 18, trafficking occurs over extended period, or victim suffers great bodily harm.

Increases maximum sentence to 25 years for labor trafficking resulting in victim death when death is proximately caused by trafficking conduct and does not constitute murder.

Adds definition of "psychological harm" to include mental distress, mental suffering, or mental anguish demonstrated by victim's response such as seeking therapy, losing sleep or appetite, or experiencing suicidal ideation.

Directs Sentencing Guidelines Commission to consider assigning offense severity level to labor trafficking crimes and repeals definition of "blackmail" as separate offense provision.