Plain English Breakdown
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Loitering with Intent to Commit Prostitution
This law brings back a crime for loitering in public places with the intent to commit prostitution and sets new rules for how police must handle arrests under this rule.
What This Bill Does
- Reinstates the prohibition on loitering in a public place with the intent to commit prostitution as a misdemeanor.
- Prohibits law enforcement from making an arrest under these provisions solely based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
- Requires police officers to document attempts to offer services before arresting someone for this crime.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who loiter in public places with the intent to commit prostitution
- California law enforcement officers and agencies
Terms To Know
- Misdemeanor
- A crime that is less serious than a felony.
- State-mandated local program
- New duties or costs required by the state for local agencies to perform.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify an effective date in the provided text.
- Reimbursement rules depend on a future decision by the Commission on State Mandates regarding specific costs.