Seattle Adult Entertainment: State House Passes Pair Of Bills To Combat Commercial Sex Trade
House Bill 2692 would impose heftier fines on johns convicted of soliciting sex from victims of the sex trade.
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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.
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