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Representative introduces RS 31888 to elevate solicitation charge to felony

2224427 · January 29, 2025
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Representative Britt Raybould introduced RS 31888, a request statute that would make solicitation a felony. The committee voted to introduce the request statute for printing.

Representative Britt Raybould told the committee RS 31888 would remove the misdemeanor charge for solicitation and treat attempted solicitation as a felony. Raybould said the measure is part of efforts to combat human trafficking and to treat solicitation with greater severity.

In questions, members discussed how the bill interacts with other criminal provisions.…

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