SF704

SF704 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act

AI Generated Summary

The bill titled "Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act" aims to protect the public, particularly minors, from human trafficking, child exploitation, and inappropriate online content. Key aspects of the bill include:

Internet-Enabled Devices Filters: Retailers must ensure devices sold are equipped with filters to block access to websites promoting human trafficking, prostitution, or displaying harmful materials like child pornography. Filters must be active before the sale or distribution of devices.
Filter Management: Consumers can request filters to be deactivated but must confirm they're at least 18 years old, be aware of potential risks, and pay a $20 fee. This fee supports state efforts against human trafficking and child exploitation.
Civil and Criminal Consequences: The bill outlines penalties for retailers who fail to implement or properly manage these filters. There are also provisions for civil actions against compliance failures.
Special Revenue Fund: Fees collected from the deactivation of filters and from adult entertainment establishments go into a special fund. This fund supports services for victims, prevention programs, and enforcement efforts against trafficking and exploitation.
Exemptions: Certain devices and retailers, particularly those not regularly engaged in device sales or not under the state's jurisdiction, are exempt from parts of this regulation.
Annual Oversight: The Commissioner of Public Safety is tasked with overseeing the program, ensuring funds are used correctly, and reporting to the legislature on the program's effectiveness and financial status.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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      "summary": "This bill uses the definition of sex trafficking as defined in section 609.321, subdivision 7a.",
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      "summary": "Utilizing the definition of prostitution as derived from section 609.321, subdivision 9.",
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      "summary": "Citing the definition of sexual conduct as per section 617.292, subdivision 4.",
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      "summary": "Programs funded for trafficking studies are noted under section 609.3241.",
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