WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1558: Patronizing a prostitute

Concerning seizure and forfeiture of property for patronizing a prostitute.

Summary

  • Makes conveyances subject to seizure and forfeiture when used or are intended to be used in the commission of the crime of patronizing a prostitute.
  • Makes money, negotiable instruments, securities, or other tangible or intangible property of value subject to seizure and forfeiture when furnished or are intended to be furnished during the crime of patronizing a prostitute.

From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 1558), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dick Muri (R-28)
Introduced
January 22, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
SB 5041
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to seizure and forfeiture of property for patronizing a prostitute;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dick Muri (R-28)

8 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Tina Orwall D-33Drew Stokesbary R-31Larry Haler R-8Chris Kilduff D-28Brad Klippert R-8Marcus Riccelli D-3Cindy Ryu D-32Sharon Wylie D-49

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1558 in other sessions

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