SB 1129 Summary

• Deletes mandatory minimum incarceration terms (45 days for second offense, 90 days for third or subsequent offense) for prostitution-related violations under Penal Code Section 647.

• Establishes new graduated penalties for adult prostitution involving compensation: minimum 72 hours to 6 months jail and $250-$1,000 fine, with $250 per fine deposited to county human trafficking victim services.

• Imposes enhanced penalties (minimum 72 hours to 1 year jail and $1,000-$10,000 fine) when defendant solicits a minor or knowingly solicits a minor for prostitution.

• Exempts commercially exploited children under 18 years of age from criminal prosecution for prostitution, allowing them to be adjudged dependent children of the court instead.

• Contains multiple operative sections (1-1.7) designed to coordinate with related bills (SB 420, SB 1322, AB 1708) to avoid conflicting amendments to Section 647.