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Introduced
02/03/2016
02/03/2016
In Committee
02/03/2016
02/03/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2016
06/02/2016
Introduced Session
121st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Increase The Penalties For Solicitation Of Prostitution, Establishing Or Keeping A Brothel Or House Of Prostitution, Or Causing Or Inducing Another To Participate In Prostitution; To Establish An Affirmative Defense For A Victim Of Human Trafficking; And To Further Increase The Penalties For Soliciting, Causing, Or Inducing Another For Prostitution When The Prostitute Has A Mental Disability; And To Repeal Section 16-15-110 Relating To Penalties For Violations Of Prostitution Offenses.
AI Summary
This bill increases penalties for various prostitution-related offenses, including soliciting, establishing or keeping a brothel, and causing or inducing someone to participate in prostitution. It also introduces an affirmative defense for victims of human trafficking, meaning they can avoid prosecution if they were a victim of trafficking during the offense. Furthermore, the bill significantly raises penalties when the prostitute has a mental disability, and it repeals an existing law related to prostitution offense penalties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Donna Hicks (R)*,
Todd Atwater (R),
Chandra Dillard (D),
Craig Gagnon (R),
Dwight Loftis (R),
Harold Mitchell (D),
Dennis Moss (R),
Steve Moss (R),
Mandy Powers Norrell (D),
Bill Sandifer (R),
Garry Smith (R),
Edward Tallon (R),
Anne Thayer (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Norrell, Mitchell (on 03/21/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4831&session=121&summary=B | 12/18/2018 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4831&session=121&summary=B | 02/04/2016 |
| BillText | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/4831_20160203.htm | 12/18/2018 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/4831_20160203.htm | 02/04/2016 |
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