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NY A08230
NY A08230Decriminalizes 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 judgments for certain past prostitution convictions. It also makes conforming changes to various other laws related to prostitution activity. The key provisions of the bill include decriminalizing the act of prostitution itself, eliminating criminal records and allowing for the sealing or expungement of past prostitution-related convictions, and repealing certain offenses like loitering for the purpose of prostitution. The bill aims to shift the focus away from criminalization and towards supporting individuals engaged in sex work.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
Catalina Cruz (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Michael DenDekker (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Danny O'Donnell (D),
Félix Ortiz (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/A8230 | 12/15/2020 |
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08230&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=A08230&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08230 | 06/11/2019 |
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