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H 4610 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to study the decriminalization of sex work

This bill creates a 23-member interagency commission to study the potential decriminalization of sex work in Massachusetts. The commission includes health officials, advocates for sex workers and transgender rights, anti-trafficking organizations, and current/former sex workers. It will examine criminal penalties, needed labor protections, health services, trafficking prevention strategies, and public health approaches to safety in the sex work sector. The commission must submit a report with recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2026, but the bill itself does not change current laws. This is a study measure, not a law that decriminalizes sex work.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill studies decriminalization of sex work, reducing criminal penalties and promoting public health approaches - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly examines 'needed labor protections' for sex workers, addressing workplace safety and rights in a sector with significant employment challenges.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
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Governor
Introduced Oct 20, 2025 Last action Oct 20, 2025
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Oct 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Oct 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Public Health
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0 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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