The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, specifically section 3801, to update the definitions and terminology related to nuisances. Notably, the term "prostitution" is replaced with "commercial sexual activity," and "prostitutes" is changed to "persons who provide or offer to provide commercial sexual activity." These changes aim to modernize the language used in the law while maintaining the focus on activities deemed as nuisances, such as lewdness, gambling, and the unlawful handling of controlled substances and intoxicating liquors.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that all controlled substances and nuisances must be enjoined and abated according to the act and court rules, with a shift in language from "shall" to "must." It also establishes that individuals who own, lease, conduct, or maintain a property associated with these nuisances can be held guilty. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 5016.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 600.3801