Prostitution; touching the unclothed genitals or anus of another, penalty.
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HB 1524 — Prostitution; touching the unclothed genitals or anus of another, penalty.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 595 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2020. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Prostitution; touching the unclothed genitals or anus of another; penalty. Provides that any person who touches the unclothed genitals or anus of another with the intent to sexually arouse or gratify for money is guilty of prostitution, which is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also provides that any person who receives any money on account of procuring for or placing in a house of prostitution any person for the purpose of causing such person to engage in the touching of the unclothed genitals or anus of another person with the intent to sexually arouse or gratify is guilty of a Class 4 felony. As introduced, this bill is a recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill HB 1524, a line has been added that includes provisions for new regulations on a specific topic, while an earlier line that contained different requirements has been removed. This change is significant because it reflects a shift in focus, potentially addressing current needs or concerns more effectively. The updated language aims to enhance clarity and streamline the process involved in this matter.
74.220.50.4874.220.50.216
View plain text versions (5)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0595) View text Current html April 02, 2020
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1524ER) View text html March 07, 2020
- Substitute Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute HB1524S2 html March 02, 2020
- Impact statement from VCSC (HB1524S1) View text html February 19, 2020
- Impact statement from VCSC (HB1524) View text html January 09, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 595 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1524ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1524S2)
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VOTE: Adoption (91-Y 5-N)
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Senate substitute agreed to by House 20109420D-S2 (91-Y 5-N)
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Placed on Calendar
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Impact statement from VCSC (HB1524S2)
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Passed Senate with substitute (37-Y 1-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute HB1524S2
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Substitute by Senator DeSteph agreed to 20109420D-S2
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Reading of substitute waived
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Committee substitute rejected 20108773D-S1
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Read third time
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Passed by for the day
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Read third time
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Floor substitute printed 20109420D-S2 (DeSteph)
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Passed by for the day
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1524S1)
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Impact statement from VCSC (HB1524S1)
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Committee substitute printed 20108773D-S1
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Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
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Reported from Judiciary with substitute (11-Y 2-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1524)
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (96-Y 4-N)
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Read third time and passed House (96-Y 4-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from Courts of Justice (16-Y 1-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Impact statement from VCSC (HB1524)
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Presented and ordered printed 20103888D
Sponsors
- Karrie K. Delaney · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 7 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 90 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 90 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 5% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 37 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 3% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 15% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Nay |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Nay |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 95 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 95 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 16 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 5% | 0% | 23% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Not Voting |
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Not Voting |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Yea |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Not Voting |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Not Voting |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Nay |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Not Voting |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Les R. | — | Not Voting |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Not Voting |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1524 do?
- Prostitution; touching the unclothed genitals or anus of another; penalty. Provides that any person who touches the unclothed genitals or anus of another with the intent to sexually arouse or gratify for money is guilty of prostitution, which is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also provides that any person who receives any money on account of procuring for or placing in a house of prostitution any person for the purpose of causing such person to engage in the touching of the unclothed genitals or anus of another person with the intent to sexually arouse or gratify is guilty of a Class 4 felony. As introduced, this bill is a recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission.
- Who sponsors HB 1524?
- HB 1524 is sponsored by Karrie K. Delaney.
- What is the current status of HB 1524?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 1524?
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