HB409

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prostitution.

Final Passage·6/30/26
Draft Text

Amends Delaware Code to redefine and penalize promoting prostitution and related offenses.

Delaware HB409 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to redefine and penalize promoting prostitution and related offenses. It introduces a Risk Assessment Tier II for sex offenders involved in prostitution, including those managing or profiting from prostitution businesses. The bill also redefines "promoting prostitution in the second degree" and "illicit massage establishment," and updates definitions for sexual offenses and activities. These changes aim to strengthen legal definitions and penalties for prostitution-related crimes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 20–0 · Jun 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24

2:00 PM

Judiciary

May 20

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jun 30

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Jun 24

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

Jun 9

House

Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENT