HR436 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mike BallJack Williams

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Urging Legislature to criminalize the purchase of sex and protect prostituted women and children by offering exit programs

Summary

HR436 urges Alabama lawmakers to enact Nordic Model–style laws that criminalize buying sex and provide exit and support services to prostituted women and children.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would promote legislation that makes purchasing sex illegal. It would seek penalties for buyers, including up to 12 months in jail. It would require exit programs, rehabilitation services, and other social supports to help prostituted women and children. It would also promote policies aimed at limiting sexually oriented businesses such as strip clubs, peep shows, and sex shops.

Who It Affects

• People who buy sex in Alabama would be subject to criminal penalties (up to 12 months in jail).
• Prostituted women and children would be protected and offered exit programs, rehabilitation services, and other social supports.

Key Provisions

• Criminalize the purchase of sex.
• Provide exit programs, rehabilitation services, and other social supports for prostituted women and children.
• Adopt the Nordic Model approach, viewing prostitution as a form of violence against women and children.
• Impose penalties on buyers, including up to 12 months in jail.
• Promote policies to hinder sexually oriented businesses (e.g., strip clubs, peep shows, sex shops).

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative