The proposed bill, HB2623, amends existing law regarding the vacating of prostitution convictions for individuals who were victims of sex trafficking. Currently, individuals can only apply to vacate their conviction if the offense occurred before July 24, 2014. The new bill removes this date restriction, allowing any individual convicted of a prostitution offense as a result of being a victim of sex trafficking to apply for their conviction to be vacated, regardless of when the offense occurred.

Additionally, the bill expands the eligibility for vacating convictions to include victims of child sex trafficking, thereby acknowledging the unique circumstances surrounding these cases. The court will still require clear and convincing evidence that the offense was directly linked to the individual's status as a victim of sex trafficking. Overall, the bill aims to provide greater legal relief and recognition for victims of sex trafficking who have been convicted of related offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-909
House Engrossed Version: 13-909
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-909
Chaptered Version: 13-909