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IN SB0280
Bill
Status
1/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Lanane
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 280 Summary
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Decriminalizes prostitution for individuals under 18 years of age by establishing that prostitution is only a criminal offense if committed by a person at least 18 years old.
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Defines "juvenile prostitution" as an act by a person under 18 that would constitute prostitution if committed by an adult, and classifies such persons as "juvenile prostitution victims" rather than criminal offenders.
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Adds juvenile prostitution to human trafficking crimes, including promotion of human trafficking of a minor (Level 3 felony) and sexual trafficking of a minor (Level 2 felony).
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Expands the definition of "common nuisance" to include locations used for juvenile prostitution and increases penalties for visiting or maintaining such locations.
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Classifies juvenile prostitution victims needing care, treatment, or rehabilitation as "children in need of services," making them eligible for court-ordered intervention and support rather than criminal prosecution.
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Effective date: July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Acts of prostitution committed by children. Provides that prostitution is a criminal offense only if committed by a person who is at least 18 years of age. Defines "juvenile prostitution". Provides that a person less than 18 years of age who is engaged in juvenile prostitution is considered a juvenile prostitution victim. Adds juvenile prostitution to elements involving prostitution in human trafficking crimes and the crimes of visiting a common nuisance and promoting prostitution. Provides that a juvenile prostitution victim who needs care, treatment, or rehabilitation from the court is a child in need of services.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
1/9/2017