Loitering with intent to commit prostitution.

Summary

The bill restores a misdemeanor for loitering with the intent to solicit prostitution, defines key terms, and bars arrests based solely on a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation. It also requires officers to document attempts to offer services before arrest and directs trafficking victims to existing investigations.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 29, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. Apr 29, 2025In committee: Hearing for testimony only.
4. Apr 28, 2025Joint Rule 62(a) suspended. (Page 1307.)
5. Mar 28, 2025Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. Mar 27, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
7. Mar 25, 2025Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
8. Mar 25, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
9. Mar 24, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
10. Mar 24, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
11. Dec 3, 2024From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.
12. Dec 2, 2024Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Michelle Rodriguez (D) · sponsor

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