Provides immunity from prosecution for individuals engaged in prostitution who report crimes or assist in investigations.

New York S03967 amends the penal law to provide immunity from prosecution for individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime. This immunity applies if they report the crime, seek medical care related to the crime, or assist in the investigation or prosecution. The immunity is contingent on a court determining, by clear and convincing evidence, that the conditions for immunity have been met. If the court finds the conditions were not met, the charges will not be dismissed. The act applies to any prosecution pending on or after it becomes law.

Provides immunity from prosecution for individuals engaged in prostitution who report crimes or assist in investigations.

New York S03967 amends the penal law to provide immunity from prosecution for individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime. This immunity applies if they report the crime, seek medical care related to the crime, or assist in the investigation or prosecution. The immunity is contingent on a court determining, by clear and convincing evidence, that the conditions for immunity have been met. If the court finds the conditions were not met, the charges will not be dismissed. The act applies to any prosecution pending on or after it becomes law.