CA SB1322

Exempts minors under 18 years of age from criminal liability under Penal Code sections 647(b) and 653.22 for engaging in prostitution, treating them instead as commercially exploited children subject to dependent child proceedings.

Allows minors engaged in prostitution-related conduct to be taken into temporary custody under Welfare and Institutions Code provisions for dependent children rather than facing criminal prosecution.

Imposes penalties on adults who solicit minors for prostitution, including minimum jail sentences of 72 hours to one year and fines of $250 to $10,000 depending on circumstances, with additional fines deposited for human trafficking victim services.

Contains multiple operative sections that coordinate with concurrent legislation (SB 420, SB 1129, AB 1708, AB 1771) to incorporate amendments only when those bills are enacted, with specific operative provisions determined by enactment order.