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Introduced
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
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 that prohibit "indiscriminate sexual intercourse" and consensual engagement in sex work by adults. However, it retains 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 The bill notes that the current laws reflect outdated social mores and that data shows the criminalization of voluntary sex work is associated with increased risks to sex workers' safety, health, and access to services. The intent of the bill is to decriminalize voluntary sex work between consenting adults while maintaining criminal penalties for human trafficking.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Becca White (D)*,
Chris Bray (D),
Alison Clarkson (D),
Martine Gulick (D),
Ruth Hardy (D),
Wendy Harrison (D),
Nader Hashim (D),
Richard McCormack (D),
Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D),
Tanya Vyhovsky (D),
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 03/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/S.125 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0125/S-0125%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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