Section 44-4-1502 - Eligibility for benefit or service(1) A victim of human trafficking is eligible for a benefit or service available through the state, including compensation under Title 53, chapter 9, part 1, regardless of immigration status.(2) A child who has engaged in commercial sexual activity is eligible for a benefit or service available through the state, including compensation under Title 53, chapter 9, part 1, regardless of immigration status or factors described in 53-9-125.(3) As soon as practicable after a first encounter with a person who reasonably appears to be a victim of human trafficking or a child who has engaged in commercial sexual activity, law enforcement shall notify the appropriate state agency that the person may be eligible for a benefit or service under the laws of this state.(4) For the purposes of this part, the terms "commercial sexual activity" and "human trafficking" have the meanings provided in 45-5-701.Added by Laws 2015, Ch. 285, Sec. 12, eff. 7/1/2015.