Hawaii HB993 amends laws to clarify sex trafficking and promoting prostitution offenses, including defining terms and updating statutes.
Hawaii HB993 amends the state's criminal code to clarify and update sex trafficking and promoting prostitution offenses. It defines terms such as "advances prostitution" and "profits from prostitution," and restructures provisions to enhance readability. The bill also makes technical amendments to statutes, including updating statutory references and clarifying exemptions. The changes aim to better target those benefiting from prostitution, such as sex traffickers and pimps, and to align with recent court decisions.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.