Seattle Adult Entertainment: State House Passes Pair Of Bills To Combat Commercial Sex Trade

Posted on February 15th, 2012 in Seattle adult entertainment by seattlesleuth

House Bill 2692 would impose heftier fines on johns convicted of soliciting sex from victims of the sex trade.

The other measure, House Bill 1983, prime sponsored by Rep. Kevin Parker, would increase the penalties for those convicted of promoting prostitution to $3,000 for a first offense, $6,000 for a second offense, and $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. The measure would also direct the revenue from these penalties to local jurisdictions to help pay for increased enforcement and prevention measures.
This legislation sends a firm message to those abusing women and children through prostitution that Washington state will not put up with their criminal behavior any longer. It is meant to be a deterrent for such crimes, said Parker (R-Spokane). Those who are caught promoting prostitution will pay more, and this money will be used to help victims transition away from the unfortunate situations they find themselves in.

See the full article from “Seattle Medium”




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