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History
- Substituted by A7670
- 1st report cal.416
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
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Relates to motions to vacate judgment against victims of sex trafficking for certain prostitution offenses
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Richard Gottfried
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to victims of sex trafficking convicted of prostitution offenses
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would enable victims of sex trafficking who are convicted of prostitution related offenses as a result of the trafficking to apply to the court to get the conviction vacated.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill adds a provision to section 440.10 of the criminal procedure law, to allow a defendant to bring a motion to vacate a conviction where the arresting charge was NYPL 240.37 (loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense) or NYPL 230.00 (prostitution), and the defendant's participation in the offense was a result of having been a victim of trafficking as defined under state or federal law.
Justification
Victims of sex trafficking who are forced into prostitution are frequently arrested for prostitution-related offenses and are saddled with the criminal record. They are blocked from decent jobs and other prospects for rebuilding their lives. Even after they escape from sex trafficking, the criminal record victimizes them for life. This bill would give victims of human trafficking a desperately needed second chance they deserve.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to convictions taking place before or after it takes effect.
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