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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