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ID H0584

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 18-5614 to revise the definition of patronizing a prostitute to use gender-neutral language ("the person" instead of "he or she")

  • Establishes that a first conviction is punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 and a second conviction is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000

  • Makes a third or subsequent conviction a felony offense instead of a misdemeanor

  • Requires 50% of all fines imposed under this section to be deposited into the crime victims compensation account established by Idaho Code Section 72-1009

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding patronizing a prostitute, to provide penalties, and to provide that a portion of a fine shall be deposited in the Crime Victims Compensation Account.

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules

3/6/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules3/6/2020
Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/3/2020

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