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MO HB2511

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joe Adams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prosecutors prohibited from charging prostitution as a felony offense if the offender was under the control of an agent at the time of the crime

  • Individuals previously charged with felony prostitution may request a court hearing to seek expungement if they were acting under the authority of an agent when the offense occurred

  • "Agent" defined as a person who solicits customers for a prostitute, usually in return for a share of the earnings (commonly known as a pimp)

  • Adds new section 567.125 to Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 567

Legislative Description

Prohibits prosecuting attorneys from charging a felony for prostitution if the person charged with prostitution was under the control of an agent

Last Action

Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings5/13/2016

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