SB 267 (2025)
$500 mandatory fine for seeking a prostitute, increase criminal penalty
Summary:
Establishes a mandatory $500 fine for engaging in prostitution as a patron, in addition to any other penalty. Funds from this fine would go to the Victims' Assistance Fund.
The Senate amended the bill to instead send funds from this fine to the New Hampshire Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force.
The amended bill also increases the penalty for engaging in prostitution as a patron, to a class A misdemeanor.
Status:
Public Hearing Date:
04/11/2025 01:30 pm
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 202-204
Senate Voting Date:
03/06/2025
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https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=1128
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