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S 6507

Defines the crime of sex trafficking of a child, person who is mentally disabled, or person who is mentally incapacitated

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Defines sex trafficking for vulnerable victims (child, mentally disabled, or mentally incapacitated) and creates targeted penalties and enforcement tools.

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Bill Summary · S 6507

Summary of Bill S 6507

Overview

Bill S 6507 proposes to define the crime of sex trafficking specifically when the victim is a child, a person who is mentally disabled, or a person who is mentally incapacitated. The bill was introduced on March 17, 2025 and has been referred to the Codes committee for consideration. The primary sponsor is Cordell Cleare. Related bills from prior sessions include S 8723 and S 392.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a clear statutory definition of sex trafficking as it applies to vulnerable populations—namely children, individuals who are mentally disabled, or individuals who are mentally incapacitated.
  • Create a statutory framework that supports prosecution, potential penalties, and enforcement actions for trafficking offenses targeting these groups.
  • Provide lawmakers and prosecutors with precise language to address, deter, and punish exploitation of particularly vulnerable victims.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • The bill would create or codify a crime of sex trafficking when the victim falls into one of the specified vulnerable categories (child, mentally disabled, mentally incapacitated).
  • It would define the elements required to prove the offense (though the full text is not provided here, the bill’s title indicates a targeted offense with specific victim criteria).
  • Likely provisions would address penalties, enhancement factors, and enforcement mechanisms for offenses involving these vulnerable victims. Specific statutory language, exact elements, and sentencing ranges would be found in the full bill text.

Note: The exact language, including elements, definitions (e.g., what constitutes “sex trafficking” in this context), penalties, and any procedural rules, is not included in the information provided. The above reflects the intent inferred from the title.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Victims: Enhanced legal protections and recognition of sex trafficking crimes against children and individuals who are mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated.
  • Prosecutors and law enforcement: A clearer, targeted statute to pursue cases involving vulnerable victims.
  • Defendants: The bill could create specific offenses or enhancements that apply when the victim fits the protected categories.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Status: Referred to Codes (as of the latest action).
  • Legislative actions recorded: Both on 2025-03-17, indicating referral to Codes.
  • No floor action or final passage date available in the provided information.

Sponsorship and Related Legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare.
  • Related bills from prior sessions: S 8723 and S 392 (likely addressing similar trafficking themes or protections).

Next Steps for Readers

  • Review the full text of S 6507 to see the exact elements of the offense, definitions, penalties, and any accompanying provisions (e.g., reporting requirements, jurisdiction, or transitional rules).
  • Compare with related bills (S 8723, S 392) to understand broader legislative intent and any differences or advancements between sessions.
  • Monitor subsequent committee actions in Codes for amendments, hearings, or potential passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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