H0493

Amends existing law to revise the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual activity.

Chamber Passed·2/2/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0493 revises the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual activity, setting a minimum jail term for offenders.

Idaho H0493 amends existing law to revise the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual activity. It establishes a minimum period of confinement for those convicted of soliciting commercial sexual activity. For individuals aged 18 to under 21, the offense is a misdemeanor with a minimum five-day jail term and potential fines up to $2,000. For those 21 years and older, the offense is a felony with a minimum six-month jail term and potential fines up to $10,000. The bill also prohibits courts from suspending, withholding, retaining jurisdiction over, or commuting the minimum confinement period.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 50–19 · Feb 2
Current
Judiciary and Rules Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

50 Yea

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19 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 2

11:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Jan 30

9:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Feb 3

Senate

Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

Feb 3

Senate

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules

Feb 2

House

Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 50-19-1