HB 2526 targets buyers of sex with higher penalties and felony charges for repeat offenses. Most buyer fees fund survivor-led services. People selling sex, whether by choice or not, get service referrals for their first two encounters; only after the third can they be charged with a misdemeanor. Police cannot arrest sellers when they report other crimes. Assaulting a person selling sex is a felony. The bill aims to reduce demand, support vulnerable individuals, and protect sex workers’ rights and safety.