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25th Knesset · outgoing

Penal Law (Amendment – Abolishing the Offense of Nuisance by Engaging in Prostitution) Bill

Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - ביטול עבירת המטרד על ידי עיסוק בזנות)

TL;DRA bill to repeal the offense of nuisance by engaging in prostitution from the Penal Law.

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What does the bill do?

The bill repeals Section 215(c) of the Penal Law (5737-1977), which defines the offense of nuisance for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. The explanatory notes argue that the offense is outdated and contradicts the legislature's position on prostitution, and that the investigation and criminal record resulting from it may make rehabilitation and leaving the cycle of prostitution harder for those engaged in it. The bill applies to anyone who engages in prostitution and would be charged with this offense.

Passed preliminary readingFirst plenum vote: June 3, 2026
Initiated by: oppositionRead the full text (bill for preliminary reading) ↗

The votes on this bill

Passed27 for · 4 against · 0 abstained · 89 did not vote
Source: the Knesset's vote record ↗

Coalition 67 seats

LikudFor 2 · Absent 30
ShasFor 1 · Absent 10
United Torah JudaismAbsent 7
Religious ZionismAbsent 7
Otzma YehuditAbsent 6
New Hope – The United RightAbsent 4

Left the coalition 9 seats

Blue and White – National UnityFor 7 · Absent 1
NoamAbsent 1

Opposition 44 seats

Yesh AtidFor 13 · Absent 11
Yisrael BeytenuFor 1 · Absent 5
Ra'amAgainst 4 · Absent 1
Hadash–Ta'alFor 1 · Absent 4
LaborFor 2 · Absent 2

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Other bills with a similar name · 3Separate bills (usually different amendments to the same law) - not readings of this bill.
Penal Law (Amendment – Abolishing the Offense of Nuisance by Engaging in Prostitution) BillJune 3, 2026Penal Law (Amendment – Abolishing the Offense of Nuisance by Engaging in Prostitution) BillJune 3, 2026Penal Law (Amendment – Abolishing the Offense of Nuisance by Engaging in Prostitution) BillJune 3, 2026