Decriminalizing Sex Work (H 8057)

  • Status: Held for Further Study
  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: H 8057
  • Session: 2026
  • Latest Update: April 20, 2026
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Summary

We testified in favor of legislation which would decriminalize sex work, ensuring that our criminal justice system is not utilized to take unnecessarily punitive action against consenting adults, and that sex workers would be able to approach their work with safety and without inappropriate stigmatization.

Sponsors:
Representative Ajello

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