This legislation would have created a commission to study the impact of decriminalizing prostitution laws in Rhode Island. The ACLU and other advocacy groups noted the disproportionate impact that arrests for prostitution have on women and the inappropriate use of police resources for a victimless crime. We testified in support of the resolution, but it ultimately died in committee.

Sponsors

Representative Anastasia Williams

Status

Died in Committee

Session

2019

Bill number

Position

Support