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PA HB632
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjamin Waxman
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AI Summary
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Removes HIV/AIDS status as a factor that elevates prostitution-related offenses from misdemeanors to third-degree felonies under Pennsylvania's prostitution statute (Section 5902)
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Eliminates the felony enhancement for persons who committed prostitution offenses while knowingly HIV-positive, for those who promoted prostitution of someone who was HIV-positive, and for patronizing prostitutes while HIV-positive
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Creates a resentencing mechanism allowing persons previously convicted under the repealed HIV-related felony provisions to petition the original sentencing court for resentencing to a misdemeanor grade
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Resentencing is available both to those who have completed their sentences and supervision, and to those currently serving sentences, provided they are not under supervision for other matters
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In public indecency, further providing for the offense of prostitution and related offenses.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
2/20/2025