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Introduced
01/13/2016
01/13/2016
In Committee
04/28/2016
04/28/2016
Crossed Over
04/27/2016
04/27/2016
Passed
Dead
06/02/2016
06/02/2016
Introduced Session
121st General Assembly
Bill Summary
A Bill To Amend Sections 16-15-90 And 16-15-100 South Carolina Code Of Laws, 1976, Relating To Prostitution, To Increase The Penalties For Solicitation Of Prostitution, Establishing Or Keeping A Brothel Or House Of Prostitution, Or Causing Or Inducing Another To Participate In Prostitution; To Establish The Affirmative Defense Of Being A Victim Of Human Trafficking; And To Further Increase The Penalties For Soliciting, Causing, Or Inducing Another For Prostitution Where The Prostitute Has A Mental Disability.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to increase penalties for various prostitution-related offenses, including soliciting prostitution, operating a brothel, or causing someone to participate in prostitution. It also establishes an affirmative defense for individuals who were victims of human trafficking during the commission of a prostitution offense, meaning they can avoid prosecution if they can prove they were trafficked. Furthermore, the bill significantly raises penalties for soliciting, causing, or inducing another person into prostitution if that individual has a mental disability, classifying such offenses as felonies with potential imprisonment of up to two years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Katrina Shealy (R)*,
Chip Campsen (R),
Larry Martin (R),
Margie Matthews (D),
Thomas McElveen (D),
Ross Turner (R),
Kent Williams (D),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 04/28/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0986&session=121&summary=B | 12/18/2018 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0986&session=121&summary=B | 01/14/2016 |
| BillText | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/986_20160323.htm | 12/18/2018 |
| BillText | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/986_20160324.htm | 12/18/2018 |
| BillText | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/986_20160426.htm | 12/18/2018 |
| BillText | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/986_20160113.htm | 12/18/2018 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/986_20160426.htm | 04/28/2016 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/986_20160324.htm | 03/25/2016 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/986_20160323.htm | 03/24/2016 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/986_20160113.htm | 01/14/2016 |
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