Cindy Creem voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Authorizes Diversion Program for First-Time Prostitution Offenses
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes first-time offenders accused of prostitution or solicitation to enroll in a diversion program to have the charges dropped.
Authorizes courts to dismiss a first offense of prostitution or solicitation if a defendant successfully completes a commercial sexual exploitation prevention program (Sec. 12).
Specifies that a defendant is not eligible for the program if the court determines that (Sec. 12):
They have previously been admitted to the program for a separate sex crime;
They have already been convicted of prostitution or solicitation; or
They are a registered sex offender in Massachusetts or another state.
Title: Authorizes Diversion Program for First-Time Prostitution Offenses