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NY S08927

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/19/2020

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates immunity from prosecution for individuals engaged in prostitution (sections 230.00, 230.03, or 240.37) who are victims of or witnesses to crimes, provided they act in good faith
  • Applies when prostitution-related conduct occurs at or near the time of the crime or under circumstances reasonably related to the crime
  • Grants immunity when individuals report the crime to law enforcement, seek or receive health care services related to the crime, or assist in investigation or prosecution
  • Defines "crime" to include acts that reasonably appear to be crimes regardless of whether they result in a conviction
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to any prosecution pending on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Provides immunity from prosecution for certain individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime and who report such crime or assist in the investigation or prosecution.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

8/19/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules8/19/2020

Full Bill Text

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