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NY A07069
NY A07069Relates to certain prostitution offenses and fines relating thereto; relates to motions to vacate judgment and motions for new sentencing; relates to investigation into acts alleged to be the unauthorized practice of massage therapy by potential victims of human trafficking; prohibits the possession of reproductive or sexual health devices from being permitted in specified criminal or civil proceedings as evidence of prostitution; relates to services for exploited individuals, services for victi
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Introduced
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
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 certain prostitution offenses and fines relating thereto; to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to motions to vacate judgment and motions for new sentencing; to amend the education law, in relation to investigation into acts alleged to be the unauthorized practice of massage therapy by potential victims of human trafficking; to amend the civil practice law and rules, the criminal procedure law and the executive law, in relation to prohibiting possession of reproductive or sexual health devices from being permitted in specified criminal or civil proceedings as evidence of prostitution; to amend the executive law, in relation to the maximum age at which a homeless youth can continue to receive shelter services; to amend the executive law, in relation to human trafficking and sexual exploitation awareness; to amend the county law, in relation to duties of the sheriff; to amend the town law, in relation to the duties of police officers and constables; to amend the social services law, in relation to services for exploited individuals, services for victims of human trafficking and the interagency task force on human trafficking; to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the victims of sexual exploitation fund; to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, the criminal procedure law, the family court act, the multiple dwelling law, the public health law, the real property law, the real property actions and proceedings law and the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to making conforming changes; and to repeal section 230.00 of the penal law relating to prostitution, section 230.03 of the penal law relating to prostitution in a school zone, section 230.07 relating to a defense against patronizing a person for prostitution, and subdivision 4 of section 170.30 of the criminal procedure law relating to a motion to dismiss information, simplified information, prosecutor's information or misdemeanor complaint
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "sex trade survivors justice and equality act", proposes several changes to New York laws related to prostitution offenses and services for victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The key provisions include:
- Amending the definition of "prostitution" and related terms to focus on the commercial nature of the act rather than the individual's status.
- Establishing new fines for certain prostitution-related offenses, with the funds going to a new "victims of sexual exploitation fund" to provide grants and services for victims.
- Allowing for the automatic vacatur, dismissal, and expungement of convictions under former sections of the penal law related to prostitution.
- Requiring training for law enforcement and social service providers on identifying and responding to victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
- Expanding the definition of "sexually exploited individual" to include those up to age 24, and increasing the maximum age for homeless youth to receive shelter services.
- Prohibiting the use of possession of condoms or other reproductive/sexual health devices as evidence in certain criminal proceedings related to prostitution.
The bill aims to take a more victim-centered approach to addressing prostitution and sexual exploitation in New York.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
print number 7069a (on 01/26/2022)
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