H 2467
An Act to study the decriminalization of sex work
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts legislature to establish an interagency committee to study the potential impacts of decriminalizing sex work. The committee’s goal is to examine the current legal framework surrounding sex work and analyze the possible consequences of different decriminalization approaches. This study will inform future policy decisions regarding this complex issue. The bill was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Establish an interagency committee to study decriminalization of sex work.
- The committee will analyze the current legal framework.
- The committee will assess potential impacts of decriminalization.
- The study’s findings will inform future policy decisions.
Who is affected
- Sex workers
- Public Health officials
- Law enforcement
- Legislators
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Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsors
Jack Patrick Lewis
James B. Eldridge
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Bill H.2467 194th (Current)
An Act to study the decriminalization of sex work
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2467) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne for legislation to establish an interagency committee to study decriminalizing sex work. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2467
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4610 |
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