MS SB2156

Defines trafficked children as abused children under Mississippi youth court law, enabling child welfare intervention for trafficking victims.

Makes promoting or procuring prostitution of a child under 18 years old a registrable sex offense requiring offender registration.

Adds "coercion" to human trafficking statutes and provides comprehensive definition of coercion including threats, document confiscation, drug provision, financial control, and abuse of power or legal process.

Establishes that minors cannot be held criminally liable for trafficking-related offenses and requires mandatory reporting of suspected child trafficking to the Department of Human Services and Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator.

Clarifies that minor consent is not a defense to charges of procuring sexual servitude of a minor, with penalties of 5-30 years imprisonment or $50,000-$500,000 fine.