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IN SB0124
Bill
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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