SB 2017-133: Regulations for Sex Work in Atlasia Act (Passed)

[ZuWo]

My qualms about this bill are practical rather than moral. Under this law, a licensed sex worked will have to overcome quite a few bureaucratic hurdles; they will have to reapply for a license every 90 days, undergo frequent documented STI tests and be required to be pedantic bookkeepers as all of their transactions will be taxed.

I'm not sure if the bureaucratization of sex work will have its desired effects; the sheer amount of testing, documenting and the taxes which will be levied could deter many sex workers from seeking legal recognition of their jobs.

[ZuWo]

My qualms about this bill are practical rather than moral. Under this law, a licensed sex worked will have to overcome quite a few bureaucratic hurdles; they will have to reapply for a license every 90 days, undergo frequent documented STI tests and be required to be pedantic bookkeepers as all of their transactions will be taxed.

I'm not sure if the bureaucratization of sex work will have its desired effects; the sheer amount of testing, documenting and the taxes which will be levied could deter many sex workers from seeking legal recognition of their jobs.

I see what you're saying. Would you prefer less frequent tests or some other kind of set up?

Regular STI testing is necessary but fewer tests would certainly be a step in the right direction when it comes to prevent too much bureaucratization.

[ZuWo]

As far as the testing frequency, what interval would people prefer?

How about 180 rather than 90 days? Or at least 120?

[ZuWo]

I'm going to put forward an amendment on Section 2, then:

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In order to debureaucratize (I hope this is an actual English word) the bill, I've changed all of the 90-day periods to 180-day periods. Penalties for not taking an STI test or failing to provide at least one form of contraception have been raised accordingly.

[ZuWo]

Abstain