Upgrades penalties for certain prostitution crimes; creates crimes of leader of prostitution network and participant in prostitution network.
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Overview
This bill proposes to strengthen penalties for prostitution crimes in New Jersey by creating new offenses related to leading and participating in prostitution networks. It expands the definition of ‘promoting prostitution’ to include actions like leasing spaces for use in prostitution and failing to address such use. The bill also introduces specific crimes for leaders and participants in these networks, with enhanced penalties and mandatory minimum sentences. Finally, it amends existing provisions related to pretrial intervention for prostitution offenses.
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