Bill > S05745

This bill amends New York's Penal Law to expand the definition of "felony sex offenses" to include several additional criminal activities related to prostitution and sex trafficking. Specifically, the bill adds promoting prostitution in the second and first degrees, compelling prostitution, sex trafficking, and sex trafficking of a child to the list of offenses considered felony sex offenses. By including these offenses, individuals convicted of these crimes would be subject to the same legal consequences and registry requirements as those convicted of other serious sexual crimes. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive legal protection against sexual exploitation, particularly of minors, by treating these prostitution and trafficking-related offenses with the same legal severity as other serious sexual crimes. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, allowing for prompt implementation of the expanded definition of felony sex offenses.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5745