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Committee advances H 493 on solicitation of commercial sexual activity with DO PASS recommendation
Summary
Rep. Raybould's H 493 on solicitation of commercial sexual activity was recommended to the floor by the committee on Jan. 21, 2026, after questioning on arrest counts, repeat offenders, diversion options and payment methods; roll-call vote recorded 9 AYE, 4 NAY, 3 Absent/Excused.
Rep. Raybould presented H 493, legislation addressing solicitation of commercial sexual activity. Committee members asked for data on arrests in the last five years, clarity on repeat perpetrators, how solicitors would be identified, whether diversion opportunities would be available, and how payment methods factor into enforcement. The minutes record these inquiries but do not supply the numerical data requested.
Rep. Garner moved to send H 493 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation; the roll-call vote carried 9 AYE, 4 NAY, and 3 Absent/Excused. Rep. Raybould will sponsor the bill on the floor. The minutes do not record any amendment text or additional fiscal details.
