S 8609·NY·senate
Enacts the "victims protection and child sex buyer accountability act"
Passed One ChamberFiled Dec 8, 2025
Sponsor: Zellnor Myrie
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RETURNED TO SENATE
Jun 5, 2026
Summary
The bill revises several sections of the New York Penal Law to create new offenses for adults who solicit, profit from, or force prostitution involving children younger than 15, and to tighten definitions of aggravated patronizing and compelling prostitution. It targets adults who exploit minors and makes the changes effective immediately.
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