A bill to help women to leave prostitution by helping them get rid of their tatoo branding received overwhelming, bi-partisan approval in the state Assembly – 72 to 0 – today.
The bill, by Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, who represents part of Monrovia, now goes to the Senate.
Current free tattoo removal programs are limited to former members of gangs; this bill will expand the program to allow for young prostitutes between the ages of 14 and 24 to take part in the tattoo removal programs. The existing program is federally funded, so no state funds will be used to support this measure.
Source: Portantino press release
- Brad Haugaard
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