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SB 904

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt LaMountain

Rhode Island Senate passes SB 904 modifying criminal laws on commercial sexual activity, progressing from committee study to full passage without detailed public amendments disclosed.

06/12/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SB 904

Legislative bill overview

SB 904 modifies Rhode Island's criminal laws regarding commercial sexual activity, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the provided information. The bill was introduced by Senator Matt LaMountain and has progressed through committee review to full Senate passage as of June 12, 2025.

Why this is important

Commercial sexual activity laws directly affect law enforcement priorities, victim protections, and criminal penalties. Changes to these statutes can significantly impact how the state prosecutes related offenses and whether protections for trafficking victims versus sex workers are enhanced or altered.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: Whether the bill adequately distinguishes between consensual sex work, trafficking, and exploitation, which affects who faces criminal liability
  • Victim vs. defendant focus: Whether reforms prioritize protection and services for trafficking victims or primarily increase criminal penalties for participants
  • Sex worker perspectives: Disagreement over whether criminalization or decriminalization approaches better protect vulnerable individuals and reduce trafficking

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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