Relating to: decriminalizing prostitution and creating a sex workers’ bill of rights.
This bill decriminalizes prostitution by removing criminal penalties for consenting adults engaging in sex work and establishes a sex workers' bill of rights. It directly affects sex workers, law enforcement agencies, and employers by prohibiting arrests and charges solely for engaging in sex work while granting workers protections against discrimination, harassment, and unsafe working conditions. The legislation reclassifies sex work as legal labor, ensuring sex workers receive minimum wage protections, access to health benefits, and the right to control their work and negotiate contracts. It also mandates that employers, clients, and service beneficiaries maintain safe working environments free from violence and exploitation. The bill defines sex workers as legitimate sole proprietors or businesses and extends existing worker protections to this group.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Clancy, Cruz, Hong, Madison and Tenorio
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angelina Cruz
DDemocratic
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Angelito Tenorio
DDemocratic
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Darrin Madison
DDemocratic
P
Francesca Hong
DDemocratic
P
Ryan Clancy
DDemocratic
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