New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 230.19 — Promoting prostitution in a school zone
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 230: Prostitution Offenses, New York Penal Law.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 230.19
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
230.19 Promoting prostitution in a school zone.
1. A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in a school zone when,
being nineteen years old or more, he or she knowingly advances or
profits from prostitution that he or she knows or reasonably should know
is or will be committed in violation of section 230.03 of this article
in a school zone during the hours that school is in session.
2. For purposes of this section, "school zone" shall mean "school
zone" as defined in subdivision two of section 230.03 of this article.
Promoting prostitution in a school zone is a class E felony.
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Questions this section answers
What class of felony is promoting prostitution in a school zone in New York?
Promoting prostitution in a school zone is a Class E Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 230.19.
Which New York statute covers promoting prostitution in a school zone?
Promoting prostitution in a school zone is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 230.19 (Promoting prostitution in a school zone).
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