HB1763

House Bill 1763 amends the Human Trafficking Act of 2013 by creating a new criminal offense titled 'unlawful use of a communication device during the commission of a human trafficking offense.' The bill defines a communication device broadly to include mail, telephones, wire, radio, and other transmission methods. A person is considered to have committed this offense if they knowingly use such a device to facilitate, cause, or commit any felony act related to human trafficking, including attempts, solicitation, or conspiracy. Each instance of using a communication device for these purposes is classified as a separate offense. The bill establishes that this new crime is a Class C felony.