Lisa Mazur, a representative for New Hampshire District 44, expressed her pride in co-sponsoring legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for child sex trafficking with a minimum 18-year prison sentence. This statement was made on the social media platform X.
“So this happened yesterday,” said Liza Mazur, Representatives. “I am proud to be a co-sponsor of SB262, a bill that increases the penalty for sex trafficking of children to at least 18 years in prison. Now let’s get this to the Governor’s desk for signing.”
In May 2025, the New Hampshire House passed SB262, a bill that significantly increases penalties for child sex trafficking, following a 290–71 vote. According to WMUR, the legislation raises the mandatory minimum sentence for those convicted of trafficking minors from seven years to eighteen years, with a maximum sentence of life in prison. Sponsored by Senator Victoria Sullivan and Representative Lisa Mazur, the bill garnered bipartisan support and aims to bolster protections for children against exploitation.
According to LegiScan, New Hampshire’s current statute under RSA 633:7 sets the penalty for trafficking a minor at a minimum of seven years and a maximum of thirty years imprisonment. SB262 proposes to amend that law by increasing the minimum to eighteen years and allowing for a life sentence, reflecting a more severe stance on crimes involving child exploitation. This legislative change seeks to align penalties with the gravity of the offense.
Recent federal cases underscore the ongoing threat of child sex trafficking in New Hampshire, despite limited state-level data. The U.S. Department of Justice reported that in November 2024, a Hudson man was convicted by a federal jury for attempting to sex traffic a twelve-year-old girl at a hotel in Manchester. The case highlights both the presence of trafficking activity and the critical need for strong legal deterrents.
Mazur, a Republican from Hillsborough District 44, has served in the New Hampshire House since December 2022. As detailed by Citizens Count, she sits on the Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs Committee and has advocated for stronger protections for vulnerable populations. She co-sponsored SB262 as part of her focus on public safety and child welfare legislation.