SB 267 (2025)
$500 mandatory fine for seeking a prostitute, increase criminal penalty
This bill became law.
Last updated 2025-12-04 11:32 pm
Summary:
Establishes a mandatory $500 fine for engaging in prostitution as a patron, in addition to any other penalty. Funds from this fine would go to the Victims' Assistance Fund.
The Senate amended the bill to instead send funds from this fine to the New Hampshire Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force.
The amended bill also increases the penalty for engaging in prostitution as a patron, to a class A misdemeanor.
Status:
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
04/11/2025 01:30 pm
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 202-204
House Voting Date:
05/22/2025
Senate Voting Date:
03/06/2025
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