An Act to promote the health and safety of people in the sex trade
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the health and safety of individuals involved in the sex trade by proposing the expungement of certain marijuana and prostitution-related criminal records. It seeks to provide a pathway for people with these records to move forward with their lives and access opportunities. The bill has been subject to hearings and study orders to examine the potential impact and scope of record expungement.
Key provisions
- Proposes expungement of certain marijuana and prostitution-related records.
- Addresses the records of individuals in the sex trade.
- Followed a study order (H5281) to assess the implications of expungement.
- Has been subject to multiple hearings and rescheduling.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in the sex trade
- People with marijuana-related convictions
- People with prostitution-related convictions
Notable changes
- Expungement of specific criminal records.
- Addresses a historical pattern of criminalization related to sex work and marijuana use.
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Jack Patrick Lewis
James B. Eldridge
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