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Committee backs tougher minimum sentences for child trafficking in SB 262; advocates support increase
Summary
Senator Victoria Sullivan introduced SB 262 to raise minimum penalties for child trafficking; the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and other witnesses testified in support. The committee voted an 'ought to pass' recommendation in the recorded hearing.
Senate Judiciary Committee members heard testimony supporting SB 262, a bill to increase minimum and maximum penalties for trafficking children in New Hampshire.
Senator Victoria Sullivan (R–District 18), sponsor of SB 262, said the bill raises the statutory minimum sentences for child trafficking and increases the maximum to life in prison for the most serious offenses. “Current minimums are, 7 years for a minimum, and that is far below what even Congress has passed…
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