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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100 (2026)

Human trafficking

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(1) A person is guilty of human trafficking when the person intentionally subjects one (1) or more persons to engage in: (a) Forced labor or services; or (b) Commercial sexual activity through the use of force, fraud, or coercion, except that if the person is under the age of eighteen (18), the commercial sexual activity need not involve force, fraud, or coercion. (2) Human trafficking is a Class B felony unless the victim of human trafficking is under eighteen (18) years of age, in which case it is a Class A felony. Effective: July 15, 2024 History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 106, sec. 7, effective July 15, 2024. -- Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 75, sec. 7, effective July 15, 2020. -- Created 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 19, sec. 5, effective June 26, 2007.

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Cited in 17 cases (8 in the last 5 years), 2008–2026 · leading case: Benet v. Commonwealth, 253 S.W.3d 528 (Ky. 2008).
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Benet v. Commonwealth, 253 S.W.3d 528 (Ky. 2008). “064(l)(a); (h) Human trafficking under KRS 529.100 involving commercial sexual activity where the victim is a minor; (i) Criminal abuse in the first degree as described in KRS 508.”
Ladriere v. Commonwealth, 329 S.W.3d 278 (Ky. 2010). “500(8) but also include one other — a felony offense under KRS 529.100 involving commercial sexual activity.”
People v. Cardenas, 338 P.3d 430 (Colo. Ct. App. 2014). “§ 21-5426 (2014); Ky.Rev.Stat. Ann. § 529.100 to .110 (West 2014); La.”
Moffitt v. Commonwealth, 360 S.W.3d 247 (Ky. Ct. App. 2012). “Human trafficking involving commercial sexual activity, as set forth in KRS 529.100; 6. Promoting prostitution, as set forth in KRS 529.”
Hamilton-Smith v. Commonwealth, 285 S.W.3d 307 (Ky. Ct. App. 2009). “Human trafficking involving commercial sexual activity, as set forth in KRS 529.100; 6. Promoting prostitution, as set forth in KRS 529.”
Hale v. Commonwealth, 396 S.W.3d 841 (Ky. 2013). “010; Except those offenses involving minors in KRS Chapter 581 [pornography] and in KRS 529.100 [human trafficking] where that offense involves commercial sexual activity.”
Timothy Nolan v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2020). · cites it 28× “Nineteen charges were brought under KRS 529.100 Human Trafficking (five involving a minor, one involving criminal attempt), and four charges were brought under KRS 530.”
Michelle Bray v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2025). · cites it 17× “010 and also human trafficking under KRS 529.100 to pass the low bar necessary to overcome a motion for directed verdict.”
Arguello v. Livers (W.D. Ky. 2022). · cites it 3× “155(1)(a); see Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100(1)(b). Arguello moves for leave to amend his complaint.”
B.L. v. Schuhmann, 380 F. Supp. 3d 614 (2019). “249 involve less direct forms of "childhood sexual assault": human trafficking ( KRS 529.100 ) 16 and unlawful transaction with a minor in the first degree ( KRS 530.”
Tim Nolan v. A. R. (Ky. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “Nolan pleaded guilty to human trafficking and promoting human trafficking pursuant to KRS 529.100 and KRS 529.110, respectively.”
Lawrence Richardson v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2022). “14 Richardson observes that another statute applicable to sex offenders, the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), defines “sex crime” to include: (a) A felony offense defined in KRS Chapter 510, KRS 529.100 or 529.110 involving commercial sexual activity, 530.”
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— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100(1) — 1 case
Timothy Nolan v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2020). “Nineteen charges were brought under KRS 529.100 Human Trafficking (five involving a minor, one involving criminal attempt), and four charges were brought under KRS 530.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100(1)(b) — 1 case
Arguello v. Livers (W.D. Ky. 2022). “155(1)(a); see Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100(1)(b). Arguello moves for leave to amend his complaint.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100(2) — 2 cases
Timothy Nolan v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2020). “Nineteen charges were brought under KRS 529.100 Human Trafficking (five involving a minor, one involving criminal attempt), and four charges were brought under KRS 530.”
Michelle Bray v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2025). “010 and also human trafficking under KRS 529.100 to pass the low bar necessary to overcome a motion for directed verdict.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100(3)(a) — 1 case
Michelle Bray v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2025). “010 and also human trafficking under KRS 529.100 to pass the low bar necessary to overcome a motion for directed verdict.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100(3)(b) — 1 case
Michelle Bray v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2025). “010 and also human trafficking under KRS 529.100 to pass the low bar necessary to overcome a motion for directed verdict.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100(b) — 1 case
Michelle Bray v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2025). “010 and also human trafficking under KRS 529.100 to pass the low bar necessary to overcome a motion for directed verdict.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 529.100(l) — 1 case
Timothy Nolan v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2020). “Nineteen charges were brought under KRS 529.100 Human Trafficking (five involving a minor, one involving criminal attempt), and four charges were brought under KRS 530.”
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