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NY S03075
NY S03075Decriminalizes certain prostitution offenses; amends provisions relating to prosecution of such offenses and vacating judgments.
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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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)
AI Summary
This bill decriminalizes certain prostitution offenses, eliminating prior criminal records and making other related changes. It amends the Penal Law to define key terms like "prostitution" and "patronizing a person for prostitution," and repeals several existing prostitution-related offenses. The bill also amends the Criminal Procedure Law, Social Services Law, and other laws to vacate certain prior convictions and make conforming changes. Overall, the bill aims to decriminalize sex work and provide relief to those with prior prostitution-related records.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Julia Salazar (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S3075 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S03075&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S03075 |
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