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Introduced
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
In Committee
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to repeal the prostitution laws that currently 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.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal the existing prostitution laws in Vermont, which currently prohibit "indiscriminate sexual intercourse" and consensual engagement in sex work for hire by adults. However, the bill would retain 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 The bill acknowledges that the existing laws reflect outdated social mores and no longer align with Vermont's commitment to personal and bodily autonomy, and that the criminalization of voluntary sex work is associated with increased risks of violence, health issues, and disruption of support networks for sex workers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Taylor Small (D)*,
Alyssa Black (D),
Tiff Bluemle (D),
Conor Casey (D),
Brian Cina (D),
Troy Headrick (D),
Noah Hyman (D),
Emilie Kornheiser (D),
Saudia Lamont (D),
Jubilee McGill (D),
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (D),
Kelly Pajala (I),
Barbara Rachelson (D),
Heather Surprenant (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary (on 02/24/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/H.372 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/H-0372/H-0372%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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