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SESTA/FOSTA Impact Study on Health and Safety of Sex Workers

This act mandates studies on the unintended consequences of the 2017 SESTA/FOSTA Act on the health and safety of individuals engaged in transactional sex. The goal is to understand how the closure of online platforms has affected their lives, including access to resources, safety, and risk of violence. The study results will be publicly available to help citizens assess the impact of these changes.
Key points
The Department of Health and Human Services will conduct a study on the impact of website closures (like Backpage.com) on the health and safety of people engaged in transactional sex.
The study will assess changes in access to technology, ability to negotiate terms, experiences of violence, interactions with law enforcement, and impacts on homelessness, mental health, and STI risk.
The Attorney General will report on the impact of these platform closures on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions.
Reports from both studies will be publicly available within one year of the act's enactment, providing citizens with insights into the consequences.
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Print number: 117_S_3758
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2022-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE SEX Workers Study Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3758.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Health and Human Services will conduct a study on the impact of website closures (like Backpage.com) on the health and safety of people engaged in transactional sex.
  • The study will assess changes in access to technology, ability to negotiate terms, experiences of violence, interactions with law enforcement, and impacts on homelessness, mental health, and STI risk.
  • The Attorney General will report on the impact of these platform closures on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions.
  • Reports from both studies will be publicly available within one year of the act's enactment, providing citizens with insights into the consequences.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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