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HRS §28-181

Definitions for child trafficking laws

This section explains key terms used in this part of the law. It defines who is a child, what commercial sexual exploitation of children means, and what human trafficking includes. These definitions help clarify the rules that follow.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this part: "Child" means a person under eighteen years of age. "Commercial sexual exploitation of children" means any sexual activity involving a child for the exchange or promise of anything of value by any person. "Human trafficking" includes "severe forms of trafficking in persons", as defined in title 22 United States Code section 7102(11), and "sex trafficking", as defined in title 22 United States Code section 7102(12) and as described in section 712-1202.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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