Bill > HB2763

This bill modifies Virginia's laws regarding prostitution solicitation by increasing penalties for repeat offenses and sex trafficking-related violations. Specifically, the bill elevates the penalty for a third or subsequent solicitation of prostitution from an adult from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony, which carries more significant potential legal consequences. The bill also maintains the existing penalties for soliciting prostitution from a minor, which remain a Class 6 felony if the minor is 16 or older and a Class 5 felony if the minor is under 16. Additionally, the legislation increases financial penalties related to sex trafficking offenses, raising fees from $100 to $1,000 for certain misdemeanor violations and from $500 to $2,500 for felony violations. These fees will be deposited into the Virginia Prevention of Sex Trafficking Fund. The bill acknowledges that these changes may result in increased periods of imprisonment, and according to legislative procedures, the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission will assign a minimum fiscal impact of $50,000 to account for potential additional correctional facility costs.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2763