2020 House Bill 5658

Replace term for “prostitute” in state statutes

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To revise the Code of Criminal Procedure to accommodate the proposal in 5627 to no longer restrict ability of prosecutors and courts to amend or reduce charges after a defendant is arraigned on drug-related charges.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 27, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 10, 2020

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 11, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Dec. 2, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.