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MS SB2719
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates comprehensive Mississippi Human Trafficking Act (§97-3-54 through §97-3-54.9) establishing penalties of 2-20 years imprisonment and fines of $10,000-$100,000 for human trafficking of adults; 5-30 years and $50,000-$500,000 for trafficking minors.
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Establishes statewide human trafficking coordinator position within Attorney General's office to implement the act, evaluate state efforts, collect data on trafficking activity, and submit annual reports to Legislature.
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Creates "Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking Fund" in State Treasury funded by forfeited assets from trafficking cases (50% of proceeds), legislative appropriations, donations, and interest to support victim assistance programs and law enforcement training.
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Authorizes civil remedies including injunctive relief, mandatory restitution for pecuniary damages, and treble damages awards; allows conviction vacatur if defendant's participation resulted from being a victim; protects victim confidentiality.
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Amends prostitution laws (§97-29-49, §97-29-51) to provide immunity for trafficking victims and minors; expands statute of limitations for human trafficking prosecution to no time limit; adds trafficking offenses to racketeering act definition.
Legislative Description
Human trafficking; revise act and make conforming changes.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2013