An Act to study the decriminalization of sex work
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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 directs the Massachusetts legislature to establish an interagency committee to study the potential impacts of decriminalizing sex work. The committee’s study will examine various aspects of the issue, including public health, safety, and economic considerations. The goal is to gather data and recommendations regarding decriminalization as a policy option. This is a preliminary study and does not propose any specific legislative changes.
Key provisions
- Establish an interagency committee to study decriminalization of sex work.
- The committee will assess the potential impacts on public health.
- The committee will evaluate potential impacts on public safety.
- The committee will examine economic considerations related to decriminalization.
- The study will gather data and make recommendations.
Who is affected
- Sex workers
- Public health officials
- Law enforcement
- Community organizations
- The general public
Notable changes
- This bill initiates a study, not a policy change.
- It does not propose any specific decriminalization measures.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsors
Jack Patrick Lewis
James B. Eldridge
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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