Assembly Bill 510 aims to protect individuals who contact law enforcement or emergency medical services to report a crime, other than prostitution, or to seek medical care. The bill stipulates that any statements or evidence related to prostitution obtained during these interactions cannot be used to prosecute the individual making the report or seeking care, nor can it be used against another person for prostitution or attempted prostitution.
The bill introduces new legal language under section 944.30 (3) of the statutes, which outlines the conditions under which these protections apply. Specifically, it clarifies that the protections extend to both individuals reporting crimes and those seeking medical assistance on behalf of others, ensuring that their statements remain confidential and cannot be used against them in prostitution-related prosecutions.