RI gov signs bill banning indoor prostitution

Nov 3rd, 2009 - Houston Chronicle

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri has signed legislation closing a loophole that made indoor prostitution legal and allowed more than 30 suspected brothels to operate around the state.

The bills signed Tuesday end Rhode Island's status as the only state that allowed indoor prostitution statewide. The practice is legal in parts of Nevada. The new law took effect immediately.

Carcieri praised the new law as a step forward and said it ended Rhode Island's "terrible" distinction.

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