76-5-312. Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation.
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Effective 5/6/2026
76-5-312. Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation.
(a)As used in this section:
(i)"Commercial sexual act" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5-308.1 .
(ii)"Commercial sexually explicit performance" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5-308.1 .
(iii)"Vulnerable adult" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5-111 .
(b)Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation if the actor enlists, harbors, transports, obtains, patronizes, or solicits a vulnerable adult for the purpose of procuring the vulnerable adult's labor in the form of a commercial sexual act or a commercial sexually explicit performance.
(a)A violation of Subsection
(2)that is done knowingly is a first degree felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years and which may be for life.
(b)A violation of Subsection
(2)that is done recklessly is a second degree felony.
(4)An offense committed under this section is a separate offense from any other offense committed in relationship to the commission of an offense under this section.
Enacted by Chapter 247 , 2026 General Session