New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 230.33 — Compelling prostitution
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 230: Prostitution Offenses, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 230.33
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.
230.33 Compelling prostitution.
A person is guilty of compelling prostitution when, being eighteen
years old or more, he or she knowingly advances prostitution by
compelling a person less than eighteen years old, by force or
intimidation, to engage in prostitution.
Compelling prostitution is a class B felony.
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Questions this section answers
What class of felony is compelling prostitution in New York?
Compelling prostitution is a Class B Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 230.33.
Which New York statute covers compelling prostitution?
Compelling prostitution is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 230.33 (Compelling prostitution).
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