Senate Bill 538 aims to protect individuals who report crimes or seek medical assistance from being prosecuted for prostitution based on statements made during those interactions. Specifically, the bill stipulates that if a person contacts law enforcement or emergency medical services to report a crime other than prostitution or to seek medical care, any evidence or statements related to prostitution obtained during that process cannot be used against them or another person in a prostitution-related prosecution.

The bill introduces new legal language under section 944.30 (3), which outlines two scenarios: one where the individual is seeking help for themselves and another where they are seeking help on behalf of someone else. In both cases, the law ensures that any evidence related to prostitution that arises from these interactions is inadmissible in court for prosecution purposes. This legislative change is intended to encourage individuals to report crimes and seek necessary medical care without the fear of legal repercussions related to prostitution.