BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1265: Commercial sexual exploit.

Concerning commercial sexual exploitation.

Summary

Renames the offense of Patronizing a Prostitute to Commercial Sexual Exploitation and provides additional means of committing the offense.
Elevates the classification of Commercial Sexual Exploitation from a misdemeanor to a Class C felony and increases fees assessed for the offense.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1265), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to commercial sexual exploitation;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1265 (2023–24) Adult family homes/prop. tax · Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2023
HB 1265 (2021–22) Presidential primary · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1265 (2019–20) School counselor access · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1265 (2017–18) Feminine hygiene products tx · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1265 (2015–16) Local revital. finan. proj's · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1265 (2013–14) Traffic infraction notices · Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2013
HB 1265 (2011–12) Urban growth areas · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1265 (2009–10) Limited outdoor burning · Did not pass · died in committee