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Introduced
01/14/2022
01/14/2022
In Committee
01/14/2022
01/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to repeal the prostitution laws that currently prohibit â??indiscriminate sexual intercourseâ? and consensual engagement in sex work for hire by adults while retaining strict prohibitions and felony criminal penalties for human trafficking of persons who are compelled through force, fraud, or coercion to engage in sex work.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal the existing laws that prohibit "indiscriminate sexual intercourse" and consensual engagement in sex work for hire by adults, while retaining strict prohibitions and felony criminal penalties for human trafficking of persons who are compelled through force, fraud, or coercion to engage in sex work. The bill recognizes that the current laws reflect outdated social mores and no longer align with Vermont's commitment to personal and bodily autonomy. It cites research showing that the criminalization of voluntary sex work is associated with increased risks and harms to sex workers, and it aims to reform these laws to reduce such harms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Selene Colburn (D)*,
Tiff Bluemle (D),
Brian Cina (D),
Kate Donnally (D),
John Killacky (D),
Emilie Kornheiser (D),
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (D),
William Notte (D),
Barbara Rachelson (D),
Taylor Small (D),
Heather Surprenant (D),
Tanya Vyhovsky (D),
Becca White (D),
Last Action
Read First Time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary (on 01/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/H.630 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2022/Docs/BILLS/H-0630/H-0630%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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