HRS §712-1203

What it means to promote prostitution

This law says a person commits a crime if they knowingly help prostitution happen or make money from it. The crime is a serious felony. It applies to anyone who does these things on purpose.

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The statute, as written — Promoting prostitution

(1) A person commits the offense of promoting prostitution if the person knowingly advances or profits from prostitution. (2) Promoting prostitution is a class B felony.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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