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Plain English Summary
This measure would require life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for people convicted of child sex trafficking. Currently, child sex trafficking carries other penalties, but this would make life imprisonment mandatory for this crime.
If YES
People convicted of child sex trafficking would automatically receive life sentences without parole
confidence: high
Judges would have no discretion to impose lighter sentences for child sex trafficking cases
confidence: high
The law would apply to future convictions of child sex trafficking
confidence: high
Prison costs would likely increase due to more people serving life sentences
confidence: medium
If NO
Current sentencing laws for child sex trafficking would remain in place
confidence: high
Judges would continue to have discretion in sentencing child sex trafficking cases
confidence: high
Some convicted individuals might receive sentences shorter than life imprisonment
confidence: high
Prison costs would not increase from this specific sentencing requirement
confidence: medium
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. Long-term prison costs would likely increase due to more life sentences being served.
TL;DR
This measure requires automatic life imprisonment without parole for child sex trafficking convictions.
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