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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to decriminalizing prostitution. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill decriminalizes prostitution by removing language that criminalizes the act of prostitution, while maintaining criminal penalties for those who pay or attempt to pay for sexual conduct, especially with minors. The bill also defines "commercial sexual exploitation" and "commercial sexual exploitation victim" to provide legal protections for those engaged in prostitution. Additionally, it amends various sections of the law to align with the decriminalization of prostitution and provide support services for victims of commercial sexual exploitation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3499 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3499.pdf |
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