| SB 0790 | Prostitution Crimes & Procedure |
| Sponsor: | DEPASCO | ||
| LR Number: | S2998.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2998-01 |
| Committee: | Public Health and Welfare | ||
| Last Action: | 01/24/96 - Referred S Public Health & Welfare Committee | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 1996 | ||
SB 790 - This act creates a new crime relating to prostitution and requires HIV testing for a person arrested for prostitution. Finally, a court may order a person convicted of prostitution to participate in a drug and alcohol abuse program. If the person successfully completes such program, the court shall reverse the guilty verdict against such person.
CRIMINAL PENALTIES: A person who has tested positive for HIV, knows or should have known of this positive test, and commits the crime of prostitution is guilty of a Class C felony.
A person who has been convicted three previous times for
prostitution and commits a fourth offense is guilty of a Class D
felony.
JON HAGLER