MS SB2305

Increases minimum prison sentence for procuring sexual servitude of a minor from 5 years to 20 years, with maximum sentence changed from 30 years to life imprisonment.

Increases minimum prison sentence for human trafficking or procuring involuntary servitude when victim is a minor from 5 years to 20 years, with maximum sentence changed from 20 years to life imprisonment.

Maintains fine range of $50,000 to $500,000 for sexual servitude of a minor and $20,000 to $100,000 for human trafficking of minors.

Establishes that minor victims of trafficking cannot be held criminally liable for activities committed as a result of trafficking.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.