Bill > A01349

This bill expands the definition of "felony sex offenses" under New York state law to include additional prostitution and sex trafficking-related crimes. Specifically, the bill adds promoting prostitution in the second degree, promoting prostitution in the first degree, compelling prostitution, sex trafficking, and sex trafficking of a child to the existing list of felony sex offenses. These newly added offenses are defined in various sections of the penal code (sections 230.30, 230.32, 230.33, 230.34, and 230.34-a). By expanding the definition, the bill likely aims to strengthen legal protections against sexual exploitation and human trafficking by ensuring these specific offenses are treated as serious felony crimes. The changes will have immediate effect upon the bill's passage, allowing law enforcement and courts to apply the expanded definition of felony sex offenses right away.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1349