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HB507

Prohibit a person from receiving proceeds of prostitution

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Ohio HB507 prohibits receiving proceeds from prostitution, classifying it as a felony.

Ohio HB507 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit individuals from receiving proceeds from prostitution. Violators face felony charges, with the severity increasing if the prostitute is under 18 years old. The bill explicitly excludes prostitutes from being penalized for their own earnings from sexual activities. This legislation aims to combat the financial benefits derived from prostitution activities in Ohio.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 10–0 · Mar 4
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

9:30 AM

House Public Safety John, 6th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony PV

Feb 24

9:30 AM

House Public Safety John, 5th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony PA

History

Mar 25

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Mar 11

Senate

Introduced

Mar 4

House

Reported - Substitute: Public Safety