Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Offenses (Ch. 565–575)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crimes) § 566.206: Trafficking for the purpose of slavery, involuntary servitude, peonage, or forced labor
What this law says, in plain English
Trafficking another person for slavery, involuntary servitude, peonage, or forced labor through recruitment, deception, coercion, or other means is a felony punishable by 5–20 years imprisonment and up to $250,000 fine; enhanced penalties apply if death, kidnapping, or sexual abuse results.
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