Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 265:51: Trafficking of persons for forced service; victims under 18 years; trafficking by business entities; penalties; tort actions brought by victims
What this law says, in plain English
Knowingly forcing another person into service, or financially benefiting from such trafficking, is a felony punishable by 5–20 years imprisonment. Trafficking victims under 18 carries life or longer sentences. Victims may sue in tort.
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