H 4610
An Act to study the decriminalization of sex work
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Bill overview
This bill establishes an interagency commission to study the potential decriminalization of sex work in Massachusetts. The commission will be comprised of diverse representatives, including current and former sex workers, advocates for various communities, and experts in public health and legal defense. Its primary goal is to examine existing criminal penalties, propose labor protections, identify necessary support services, and develop strategies to combat human trafficking, all with the aim of creating safer and more supportive outcomes for those involved in the sex industry.
Key provisions
- Creates an interagency commission to study decriminalization of sex work.
- The commission will include representatives from sex worker advocacy groups, survivor organizations, and legal defense organizations.
- The commission will assess existing criminal penalties and collateral consequences.
- The commission will recommend labor protections for individuals in the sex industry.
- The commission will identify needed services to improve health and safety outcomes.
- The commission will explore methods to reduce human trafficking and exploitation.
- The commission will develop a fund to support the health, safety, and autonomy of sex workers.
- The commission will submit a report with findings and recommendations by December 31, 2026.
Who is affected
- Sex workers
- Individuals involved in the sex industry
- Human trafficking survivors
- Advocacy organizations for sex workers and transgender people
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Public Health
Cosponsors
Jack Patrick Lewis
James B. Eldridge
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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An Act to study the decriminalization of sex work
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4610
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Public Health |
| 10/20/2025 | House | New draft of H2467 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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