Title 18, CRIMES AND OFFENSES

A person commits a felony of the third degree if, to prevent or restrict or attempt to prevent or restrict, without lawful authority, the ability of an individual to move or travel, the person knowingly destroys, conceals, removes, confiscates or possesses an actual or purported:…

(a) Offense defined.--A person who, in connection with, as a part of or in addition to engaging in human trafficking, willfully or with intent to defraud, fails or refuses to pay wages for or otherwise causes financial harm to an individual in connection with labor services rende…

A person who commits a violation of Subchapter B of Chapter 49 (relating to victim and witness intimidation) or Chapter 51 (relating to obstructing governmental operations) that in any way interferes with or prevents the enforcement of this chapter shall be subject to the same pe…

(a) Penalty.--Any business entity, including a corporation or unincorporated association, limited liability partnership or company or other legal entity, that knowingly aids or participates in any violation of this chapter, shall be subject to any of the following penalties: (1) …

(a) General rule.--Evidence of the age of the victim of human trafficking with respect to the age of consent to sex or legal age of marriage shall not constitute a defense in a prosecution for a violation under this chapter, nor shall the evidence preclude a finding of a violatio…

(a) Disclosure of name of victim of human trafficking.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, unless the court otherwise orders in a prosecution involving a victim of human trafficking, an officer or employee of the court may not disclose the identity of the…

In addition to the provisions of section 1106 (relating to restitution for injuries to person or property), the following shall apply: (1) A person who violates this chapter shall be ineligible to receive restitution. (2) The following items may be included in an order of restitu…

(a) General rule.--The following shall be subject to forfeiture to this Commonwealth, and no property right shall exist in them: (1) All assets, foreign or domestic: (i) Of an individual, entity or organization engaged in planning or perpetrating an act in this Commonwealth which…

(a) Suspension of professional license.--The professional license of a licensee who in the course of a violation of this chapter knowingly employs or permits the employment of a victim of human trafficking shall be suspended for a minimum period of one year. (b) Administrative pr…

Any remedies under this chapter shall be in addition to any other criminal penalties or forfeitures authorized under the laws of this Commonwealth.

The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. § 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for sentencing enhancements for courts to consider in cases involving trafficking in individuals and involuntary servitude.

The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing established in 42 Pa.C.S. § 2151.2 (relating to commission) shall collect data and other relevant information on sentences imposed under this subchapter.

The Attorney General and the district attorneys of the several counties shall have concurrent authority to investigate and institute criminal proceedings under the provisions of this chapter. (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.797, No.130, eff. 60 days) 2018 Amendment. Act 130 added section 302…

(a) Offense defined.--A person who knowingly promotes prostitution of another commits a misdemeanor or felony as provided under subsection (c). The following acts shall constitute promoting prostitution: (1) owning, controlling, managing, supervising or otherwise keeping, alone o…

(a) Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of patronizing prostitution if that person hires a person in prostitution or any other person to engage in sexual activity with him or her. (b) Grading.--An offense under subsection (a) constitutes a: (1) Misdemeanor of the third…

(a) Awarding of grants.--Subject to the availability of money, the commission shall make grants to State agencies, units of local government and nongovernmental organizations to: (1) Develop, expand or strengthen programs for victims of human trafficking. Such programs may includ…

(a) General rule.-- (1) An individual who is a victim of human trafficking may bring a civil action against any person that participated in the human trafficking of the individual in the court of common pleas of the county where the individual resides or where any of the alleged …

Law enforcement agencies shall take reasonable steps necessary to identify, protect and assist victims of human trafficking.

2018 Repeal. Section 3053 was repealed October 24, 2018, P.L.797, No.130, effective in 60 days.

(a) Information for victims.--Subject to the availability of funding, the commission shall prepare a model informational form to be used by any person having contact with victims of human trafficking that informs victims of human trafficking, in a language they can understand, of…

(a) Voluntary placement.--Residence of a victim of human trafficking in a shelter or other facility shall be voluntary, and a victim of human trafficking may decline to stay in a shelter or other facility. (b) Restrictions on admission.--Admission to a shelter: (1) shall be made …

(a) General rule.--An individual who is a victim of human trafficking and has been tattooed with an identifying mark of human trafficking as a direct result of being trafficked may be eligible for special relief. (b) Form of special relief.-- (1) An individual who is a victim of …

The department shall develop a Statewide protocol to efficiently and effectively coordinate the provision of specialized services to sexually exploited children.

The department shall, in conjunction with county agencies: (1) Develop and provide specialized programs and services for sexually exploited children that address a victim's needs, including the following: (i) Safe and stable housing. (ii) Access to education. (iii) Employment and…

The Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission and the Pennsylvania State Police shall provide training to appropriate law enforcement officers. The training shall include: (1) Methods used to identify a sexually exploited child. (2) Methods used to interview an…

(a) Establishment.-- (1) The Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund is established in the State Treasury and shall be administered by the department. (2) Appropriations for transfers to the fund and fines paid and interest accrued on money collected under subsection (b)…

(a) Safe harbor.--If it is determined by a law enforcement officer, after reasonable detention for investigative purposes, that an individual is under 18 years of age and is determined to be a sexually exploited child as defined in section 3001 (relating to definitions), the indi…

In addition to any money that may be appropriated from time to time by the General Assembly for its work, the commission may apply for and expend Federal grants and grants and contributions from other public, quasi-public or private sources to assist in implementing this chapter.…

Remedies under this chapter are not exclusive and shall be in addition to other procedures or remedies for a violation or conduct provided for in other law.