This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding prostitution and human trafficking in Arizona. It introduces a new section, 12-116.13, which mandates that individuals convicted of engaging in sexual conduct for compensation (under section 13-3214, subsection A, paragraph 2) must pay a non-waivable assessment of $200. The bill also outlines the process for collecting and distributing these funds, requiring the court to send the assessments to the county treasurer, who will then forward them to the state treasurer for deposit into the anti-human trafficking grant fund.

Additionally, the bill modifies the penalties for violations of prostitution laws. It redefines the offenses under subsection A, adding specific penalties for those convicted of paying for sexual conduct, which is classified as a class 6 felony with escalating jail time for repeat offenses. The bill also updates the existing anti-human trafficking grant fund to include funds collected from the new assessments, ensuring that these resources are used to support programs aimed at reducing human trafficking and providing services to victims.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-116.13, 13-3214, 41-1736