MO SB394

Repeals and rewrites eight sections of Missouri law (566.200, 566.203, 566.206, 566.209, 566.212, 566.213, 566.218, and 566.223) relating to human trafficking crimes and victim protections.

Expands the definition of "coercion" to include threats of serious physical injury, physical restraint, blackmail, schemes to cause belief of harm, and abuse of legal process; adds new definitions including "financial harm," "sexual conduct," "sexual performance," and "victim of trafficking."

Establishes trafficking crimes for forced labor (section 566.203), slavery/involuntary servitude/peonage (section 566.206), sexual exploitation (section 566.209), child sexual trafficking under 18 (section 566.212), and child sexual trafficking under 12 (section 566.213) with penalties ranging from 5-20 years imprisonment to life imprisonment depending on circumstances.

Requires courts to order restitution to trafficking victims regardless of whether defendant receives imprisonment or probation, with minimum restitution covering victim's lost labor value and mental/physical rehabilitation costs.

Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to establish trafficking victim identification procedures and training programs; requires law enforcement to notify Department of Social Services of suspected trafficking victims; allows victims to bring civil actions for damages and allows the Attorney General to seek civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation.