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SB538 • 2025

use of certain statements as evidence in prosecution for prostitution

use of certain statements as evidence in prosecution for prostitution

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Senators Ratcliff and Larson, cosponsored by Representatives Clancy, Hong, Madison, Phelps, Cruz, Moore Omokunde, Tenorio, Hysell, Goodwin and Stroud
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
S - Judiciary and Public Safety
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2025-11-17 Sen.

    Representative Arney added as a cosponsor

  3. 2025-10-17 Sen.

    Introduced by Senators Ratcliff and Larson ; cosponsored by Representatives Clancy , Hong , Madison , Phelps , Cruz , Moore Omokunde , Tenorio , Hysell , Goodwin and Stroud

  4. 2025-10-17 Sen.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Official Summary Text

use of certain statements as evidence in prosecution for prostitution
Status: S - Judiciary and Public Safety