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IN SB0124

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jean Breaux

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 35-45-4-3 to increase penalties for patronizing a prostitute when the other person is less than 18 years old
  • Changes the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony when paying or offering payment to anyone under 18 years of age
  • Maintains existing Class A misdemeanor penalty for patronizing adult prostitutes
  • Also establishes Level 6 felony penalty when offender has two prior convictions under this section
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Patronizing a prostitute. Increases the penalty for patronizing a prostitute from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony if the person to whom the offer or payment is made is less than 18 years of age.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

1/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/4/2017

Full Bill Text

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