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RI H7201

RI H7201
Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would establish the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes. Any individual convicted pursuant to §§ 11-34.1-3 or 11-34.1-6 would be ordered to participate in the program and assessed a mandatory fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000). This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "commercial sex buyer's accountability program," which will be an educational course designed to inform individuals convicted of certain prostitution-related offenses about the realities of prostitution and human trafficking schemes. Anyone found guilty of or pleading no contest to soliciting prostitution under specific sections of the law (§§ 11-34.1-3 or 11-34.1-6) will be required to attend this program and pay a mandatory $1,000 fee. The program, which must be established within six months by local governments or nonprofits in partnership with the Attorney General, will cover topics such as the causes and health risks of prostitution, its connection to human trafficking, the legal consequences of these offenses, and the severe physical and psychological harm inflicted on victims. The collected $1,000 fee will be distributed to the crime victim compensation fund, with a portion going to the program provider and another portion to the arresting law enforcement agency. This bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)

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