N.Y. Penal Law Section 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.

Source: Section 230.33 — Compelling prostitution, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/230.­33 (updated Jan. 22, 2016; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

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