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LD 1435 - Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers - Maine Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes new legal protections for sex workers.

Highlights:

  • Repeals the crime of engaging in prostitution and authorizes legal defenses for both parties including both consenting to the act prior to transaction and the defendent’s public solicitation efforts (Sec. 4-7).

  • Specifies that this bill shall take effect following passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 20).

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Title: Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes legal protections for sex workers.

Highlights:

  • Repeals the crime of engaging in prostitution and authorizes legal defenses for both parties including both consenting to the act prior to transaction and the defendent’s public solicitation efforts (Sec. 4-7).

  • Specifies that this bill shall take effect following passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 20).

Full Bill Text

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