S 277 Vermont Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to prostitution

This bill would remove criminal penalties for prostitution activities tied to specific locations, such as operating or using a building or vehicle for prostitution, while keeping laws against engaging in, soliciting, or aiding prostitution. The changes would affect individuals who currently face charges for using or controlling spaces for prostitution by eliminating those location-based offenses. Penalties for remaining prostitution-related crimes would stay the same, with fines up to $100 and potential jail time of up to one year for first offenses and up to three years for repeat offenses. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Jan 17, 2024 Last action Jan 17, 2024
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Jan 17, 2024
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