Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses and sex offenses involving minors that occur within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a school, school-sponsored activity, playground, or public housing facility; or within 100 feet of certain other places where children gather (e.g., a youth center or swimming pool). The additional prison term must be served consecutively with the prison term imposed for the underlying offense.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H507)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abuseEducational facilities and institutionsHuman traffickingPornographyPublic housingSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingSports and recreation facilities
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act
USA118th CongressHR-30| House
| Updated: 1/30/2023
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses and sex offenses involving minors that occur within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a school, school-sponsored activity, playground, or public housing facility; or within 100 feet of certain other places where children gather (e.g., a youth center or swimming pool). The additional prison term must be served consecutively with the prison term imposed for the underlying offense.
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abuseEducational facilities and institutionsHuman traffickingPornographyPublic housingSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingSports and recreation facilities