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IN HB1103

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Christina Hale

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Indiana Code 35-45-4-3 to increase penalties for patronizing a prostitute when the prostitute is under 18 years of age.

  • Makes patronizing a prostitute under 18 years old a Level 6 felony instead of a Class A misdemeanor.

  • Retains existing penalty structure where the offense is a Level 6 felony if the offender has two prior convictions under this section.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Underage prostitution. Increases the penalty for patronizing a prostitute to a Level 6 felony if the prostitute is less than 18 years of age.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/7/2016

Full Bill Text

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