MS SB2655

Adds four new forms of coercion to Mississippi's Human Trafficking Act: extortion as defined in Section 97-3-82(2), exploitation of vulnerable persons' physical or mental impairment, and fraud or deception.

Expands existing coercion definitions to include threatening to withhold controlled substances and threatening abduction in addition to physical restraint.

Modifies language regarding document confiscation to encompass both actual and threatened destruction, concealment, removal, confiscation or possession of passports, immigration documents, and government identification.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.