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HB206 • Legislation aimed at requiring the state to help — rather than prosecute — a child engaged in prostitution unanimously cleared its first vote Tuesday.
HB206, first substitute, is aimed at ensuring that a child victim in sex solicitation cases receives services from the Division of Child and Family Services.
Under current law, a child referred more than once to the division for such activity could be subject to delinquency proceedings.
HB206, sponsored by Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, shields a minor victim of prostitution or human trafficking from such prosecution.
It now goes to the full House for consideration.