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NY S06419
NY S06419Decriminalizes certain prostitution offenses; amends provisions relating to prosecution of such offenses and vacating judgments.
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Introduced
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to decriminalizing sex work; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating to prostitution (Part A); to amend the criminal procedure law, the civil practice law and rules, the social services law, and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to eliminating prior criminal records and making other related changes; and to repeal certain provisions of the criminal procedure law relating to the prosecution of prostitution offenses (Part B); and to amend the multiple dwelling law, the public health law, the real property actions and proceedings law, the real property law, the vehicle and traffic law, and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making conforming changes (Part C) The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill decriminalizes certain prostitution offenses, amends provisions relating to the prosecution of such offenses, and vacates related criminal records. It also makes conforming changes to various laws to align with the decriminalization of prostitution under Article 230 of the Penal Law. The key provisions include: decriminalizing prostitution and patronizing a person for prostitution, repealing certain related offenses, eliminating prior criminal records for certain prostitution-related offenses, and making other changes to ensure consistency across the law.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Julia Salazar (D)*,
Robert Jackson (D),
Velmanette Montgomery (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S6419 | 09/01/2020 |
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06419&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 06/11/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06419&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06419 | 06/11/2019 |
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