The original instrument was prepared by LG Sullivan. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Cathy R.
Wells.
DIGEST
SB 170 Reengrossed 2021 Regular Session Johns
Present law provides for the crime of human trafficking. Makes it unlawful to use another person to
provide any labor or service having economic value through fraud, force, or coercion or to facilitate
or benefit from the prohibited activities. If the victim is under age 21 and providing some
commercial sexual activity, the use of fraud, force, or coercion is not necessary.
Present law provides for human trafficking victims services plans for children and adults. Creates
the 17-member La. Human Trafficking Prevention Commission (commission) in the office of the
governor and a 23-member advisory board for the purpose of coordinating human trafficking
prevention programs and integrating delivery of services to human trafficking victims.
Proposed law retains present law and, effective July 1, 2021, creates the office of human trafficking
prevention (OHTP) in the governor's office for the purpose of coordinating resources of public and
private entities engaged in providing assistance to human trafficking victims. Places the commission
within OHTP.
Proposed law provides for an executive director of OHTP appointed by the governor and confirmed
by the Senate. Adds the executive director to the commission. Provides for the executive director
to employ necessary staff.
Proposed law provides for the powers and duties of the office, including the requirement to develop
and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to prevent human trafficking and to address the needs
of human trafficking victims. Requires the plan to be submitted annually to the legislature, the
Department of Children and Family Services(DCFS), and certain other statutory entities.
Present law requires DCFS to make a current listing of safe houses for sexually exploited children
available to courts, prosecutors, and other stakeholders.
Proposed law requires the list to be made available to OHTP as well.
Present law requires each private entity providing victims services pursuant to present law and each
safe house to submit annual reports to DCFS. Requires DCFS to compile data from the reports and
provide the data to the legislature by February first.
Proposed law requires reports to be submitted to OHTP as well as DCFS. Moves the requirement
for data compilation and transmission to the legislature from DCFS to OHTP.
Present law requires DCFS to create a coalition to develop a human trafficking victim services delivery model, giving consideration to the recommendations of and collaborating with the
commission and advisory board.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 46:2161(C), 2161.1(A) and (C), 2165(A) and (B)(2) and (6), 2166(D), 2167(D), and
Children's Code Art. 725.2(A)(1) and (B); adds R.S. 36:4(J) and R.S. 46:2166(A)(18) and
2169-2169.1; repeals R.S. 46:62)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Requires the OHTP to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to
prevent human trafficking and to address the needs of human trafficking victims.
Requires the plan to be submitted annually to the legislature, DCFS, and certain other
statutory entities.