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MO HB2911

MO HB2911
Decriminalizes certain prostitution offenses and establishes the offense of commercial sexual exploitation


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Introduced
02/29/2024
In Committee
05/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Decriminalizes certain prostitution offenses and establishes the offense of commercial sexual exploitation

AI Summary

This bill decriminalizes certain prostitution offenses and establishes the offense of commercial sexual exploitation. Specifically, it removes prostitution-related offenses from the criminal code and replaces them with the new offense of commercial sexual exploitation, which prohibits activities like patronizing a minor for a commercial sex act, knowingly promoting the commercial sexual exploitation of a person, and operating an online platform with the intent to facilitate commercial sexual exploitation. The bill also provides civil remedies for victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred: General Laws(H) (on 05/17/2024)

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