Of more than 100 new bills introduced at the Vermont Statehouse so far in 2020 is one to decriminalize adult prostitution in Vermont. The proposal is sponsored by four female lawmakers and is pending in the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. Selene Colburn, a Burlington Progressive, thinks decriminalizing sex work will improve safety and the health of prostitutes. "The underlying question is do we need to criminalize consensual sex between adults on any terms?," she said, adding that sex trafficking, exploitation and solicitation of minors will remain a serious felony.

Of more than 100 new bills introduced at the Vermont Statehouse so far in 2020 is one to decriminalize adult prostitution in Vermont.


The proposal is sponsored by four female lawmakers and is pending in the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Selene Colburn, a Burlington Progressive, thinks decriminalizing sex work will improve safety and the health of prostitutes.

"The underlying question is do we need to criminalize consensual sex between adults on any terms?," she said, adding that sex trafficking, exploitation and solicitation of minors will remain a serious felony.