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SB 291 Extorting money; person accused thereof will be guilty of Class 5 felony.

Introduced by: Ken T. Cuccinelli, II | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Human trafficking; extortion; penalty. Creates a Class 5 felony for extorting money, property or other pecuniary benefit by threatening to report a person as being illegally present in the United States.  This bill incorporates SB 505.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Human Anti-Trafficking Act. Creates the Human Anti-Trafficking Act and punishes trafficking in humans for forced labor as a Class 5 felony and trafficking in minors for sexual activity as a Class 4 felony. The measure also provides for civil remedies for the victims.