Post by M. Hawbaker on Jun 12, 2019 10:40:15 GMT
New York lawmakers on Monday introduced a state-wide bill to decriminalize sex work that advocates are calling the first proposed legislation of its kind in the country.
“Sex work is work and should not be criminalized by the state," said state Sen. Julia Salazar (D), a lead sponsor of the bill, in a Decrim NY press release.
The bill is backed by Decrim NY, a coalition of more than 30 organizations across LGBTQ, racial justice and immigrant rights. Decrim NY launched in February and lobbied in Albany in May for the decriminalization of sex work.
The bill is backed by Decrim NY, a coalition of more than 30 organizations across LGBTQ, racial justice and immigrant rights. Decrim NY launched in February and lobbied in Albany in May for the decriminalization of sex work.
