H.B. 486 Summary

• Reduces the expungement eligibility period for prostitution convictions under deferred prosecution from four years to three years following discharge.

• Allows persons convicted of prostitution under section 712-1200(1)(a), loitering for prostitution purposes under 712-1206(2), or street solicitation under 712-1207(1)(a) or 712-1207(2)(a) to file a motion to vacate their conviction if they are not convicted of any offense under the Penal Code within three years of the original conviction.

• Replaces the prior requirement that the defendant prove they were a victim of sex trafficking or severe human trafficking with a new standard based solely on a clean criminal record for three years.

• Permits courts to require completion of prostitution intervention classes as a condition of probation, limited to one term of probation.

• Takes effect upon approval.