Senate Bill 1344 Summary

• Exempts children under 18 years old from prosecution under Idaho's prostitution statute when alleged conduct would violate the law if committed by an adult.

• Allows peace officers to take commercially sexually exploited children into shelter care pursuant to section 16-1608, Idaho Code, if conditions allowing emergency removal are met.

• Defines "commercially sexually exploited child" as any individual under 18 years of age who is forced to engage in sexual conduct or contact for a fee, services, or property.

• Makes technical correction by renumbering the definitions section from (3) to (4).

• Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.