S.2145

Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.

Chamber Passed·3/31/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a commercial sex buyer’s accountability program with an instructional component on prostitution and human trafficking.

Rhode Island S2145 establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program, which includes an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes. Individuals convicted of soliciting prostitution or engaging in commercial sexual activity are mandated to participate in this program and pay a $1,000 fee. The program aims to increase awareness of the causes and health risks of prostitution, the relationship between prostitution and human trafficking, and the long-term harms of these activities. The fee collected will fund the program and support law enforcement agencies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–1 · Mar 31
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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1 Nay

D

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 1

House

Referred to House Judiciary

Mar 31

Senate

Senate read and passed

Mar 27

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)