S.0235

Prostitution

Complete·6/2/26

South Carolina S0235 amends prostitution laws to increase penalties and prohibit related actions.

South Carolina S0235 amends existing prostitution laws by increasing penalties for violations and prohibiting certain actions related to prostitution. The bill revises the statute to prohibit activities such as soliciting customers for a prostituted person, encouraging a female person to become a prostitute, and setting up a house of prostitution. It also increases penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. The bill ensures that any pending legal actions or rights are not affected by these changes.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

107 Yea

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1 Nay

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10 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee on 114, 235, 399, 428, 751, 823, 829, 845, 922, 996

Apr 29

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Criminal Laws Subcommittee on 235, 399, 428

History

Jun 5

Effective date 05/18/26

Jun 2

Act No. 192

May 18

Signed By Governor