Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund.

This bill provides for enhanced penalties for the crime of engaging in prostitution as a patron. It upgrades the offense to a crime of the fourth degree for a first offense and a crime of the third degree for a fourth or subsequent offense. It also mandates participation in the "Prostitution Offender Program" for those convicted of the offense, unless the prosecutor requests a waiver.

Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund.

This bill provides for enhanced penalties for the crime of engaging in prostitution as a patron. It upgrades the offense to a crime of the fourth degree for a first offense and a crime of the third degree for a fourth or subsequent offense. It also mandates participation in the "Prostitution Offender Program" for those convicted of the offense, unless the prosecutor requests a waiver.