Lawmakers Propose Stronger Penalties for Child Trafficking
Colorado lawmakers are considering bipartisan legislation that would significantly increase penalties for individuals who buy children for commercial sexual exploitation — elevating such offenses to a Class 3 felony with no chance of probation. The proposal aims to address Colorado’s troubling position among the top states for human trafficking and to ensure that offenders face meaningful consequences for harming children. Read full article.
Why It Matters
Strengthening these laws reflects a growing recognition among policymakers, advocates, and law enforcement that current penalties are insufficient to deter exploitation and protect vulnerable youth.