Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund."

This bill upgrades the offense of paying for sex (being a "patron") from a less serious disorderly persons offense to a crime, imposing a minimum $10,000 fine for first-time offenders. It directly affects individuals who pay for sexual services, not sex workers. All fines collected from prostitution-related offenses - including those for paying for sex - will now be directed to the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" established under prior law. The bill also increases penalties for offenses involving minors, requiring a minimum $25,000 fine. This policy change shifts both the legal classification of patronage and the funding mechanism for victim support.