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ID H0377

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 18-5614 to revise gender-neutral language, changing "he or she" to "the person" in the definition of patronizing a prostitute
  • Defines patronizing a prostitute as paying or offering to pay another person a fee for sexual conduct or sexual contact, or entering/remaining in a house of prostitution for that purpose
  • Classifies patronizing a prostitute as a misdemeanor, with a third or subsequent conviction elevated to a felony
  • References the definition of "sexual contact" in Idaho Code Section 18-6110 to clarify the meaning of "sexual conduct or sexual contact" for purposes of this statute

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding patronizing a prostitute.

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

1/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration1/19/2018

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