Staff Publications Comparing Child Sex Trafficking Penalties Across the 50 States Subject: Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement Published: August 28, 2026 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Child sex trafficking is a form of human trafficking that occurs when a child under the age of 18 is advertised, solicited, or exploited through a commercial sex act. This memorandum discusses the penalties in Colorado for this crime, and provides information on the penalties in other states for comparison Download
