Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes immunity to sex workers who report crimes against themselves or others in Rhode Island.

Highlights:

• Defines being guilty of prostitution as when a person agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another individual for a payment (Sec. 1).

• Requires immunity to be given to sex workers who report crimes against themselves and others in good faith and assist in cooperation with law enforcement (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that sex workers cannot be prosecuted in the case that they withdraw from any investigation due to safety or mental health concerns (Sec. 2).

• Requires any cases that do not fall within the standards for immunity to be seen as affirmative defense if an individual is subjected to physical harm or is intimidated through threats (Sec. 1).

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