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MA H1761

MA H1761
To strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors

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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to prostitution justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It defines "prostituted person" and "survivor-of-prostitution-led exit programming", providing context around the individuals impacted by the bill. 2. It amends existing laws to decriminalize prostitution for those engaged in sex work and instead imposes fines on those soliciting or receiving compensation for prostitution, with the fines going towards funding survivor-led exit programs. 3. It establishes an interagency committee to address various aspects of prostitution, including prevention, housing, employment, and treatment for vulnerable populations. 4. It mandates the expungement of criminal records for individuals charged with common street walking and engaging in sexual conduct for a fee, recognizing the complex circumstances faced by those in the sex trade. Overall, the bill aims to shift the focus from criminalizing those in the sex trade to supporting their exit and rehabilitation, while also targeting the demand side of prostitution.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (39)

Mary Keefe (D)*,  Elizabeth Malia (D)*,  Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Natalie Blais (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Carlos González (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Sheila Harrington (R),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Sally Kerans (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Kathy LaNatra (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  John Mahoney (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Jim O'Day (D),  Smitty Pignatelli (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Adam Scanlon (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Andy Vargas (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Susannah Whipps (I), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
(4 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1761
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1761.pdf
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