Provides that a person must be 18 years of age or older in order for the person to commit the crime of prostitution.

Crime

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Hartman,, Senator Gelser Blouin,, Meek, Representative Dobson,, Helm,, Levy E,, Lively,, McLain,, Owens,, Walters,, Senator Patterson
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-20 House
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-02-18 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that a person must be at least 18 years of age to commit the crime of prostitution. The Act also allows protective custody for kids in some cases. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.7).
Provides that a person must be 18 years of age or older in order for the person to commit the crime of prostitution.
Authorizes the taking of a child into protective custody when the child has engaged in or is at risk of engaging in a commercial sex act.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to prostitution; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee