OK HB2353

Adds human trafficking as a crime requiring 85% minimum sentence before parole eligibility under Section 13.1 (crimes with mandatory minimum sentences).

Increases penalties for human trafficking: minimum 5 years to life imprisonment (previously 5 years) with fines up to $100,000 for adults; minimum 15 years to life for victims under 18 with fines up to $250,000.

Expands definition of "coercion" in human trafficking laws to include controlling access to controlled substances, blackmail, financial demands from prostituted persons, and controlling times/places of commercial sexual availability.

Establishes that consent of a victim is not a defense to human trafficking charges and provides affirmative defense for persons who were themselves trafficking victims during alleged offense commission.

Effective November 1, 2014.