SB 3071: RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by refining the definition of "profits from prostitution," establishing an affirmative defense to these offenses for certain lawful transactions, and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 12, 2026Pass First Reading
2. March 12, 2026Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17
3. March 10, 2026Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4. March 10, 2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 354) in amended form (SD 1).
5. March 5, 2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2814) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
6. March 5, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
7. March 5, 202648 Hrs. Notice 3/10/2026.
8. February 24, 2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
9. February 13, 2026The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-24-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
10. February 10, 2026Re-Referred to JDC.
11. January 30, 2026Referred to HHS, JDC.
12. January 28, 2026Introduced.

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