AZ Law Change Warning

[Gymdudeaz]

Careful out there:

Arizona is now the eighth state in the country to treat paying for sex as a felony on a first offense. Beginning in September 2026, anyone who pays, agrees to pay, or offers to pay for sexual conduct under a fee arrangement can be charged with a Class 6 felony that carries mandatory jail. 
 

 

HB 2720 rewrites how Arizona punishes the “demand” side of prostitution. Previously, both buying and selling sex were charged as misdemeanors under A.R.S. 13-3214. Under the new law, the buyer’s conduct is elevated to a felony:

• Paying, agreeing to pay, or offering to pay for sexual conduct is now a Class 6 felony.
• Mandatory jail on conviction: 15 consecutive days for a first offense, 30 days for a second, and 60 days for a third.
• A $200 assessment that funds anti-human-trafficking programs.
• The law takes effect in September 2026.

Buying vs. Selling: Who Faces the Felony?

HB 2720 targets buyers, not sellers. Selling sex (prostitution and solicitation) remains a misdemeanor, and the law also requires courts to seal prostitution records when a conviction is vacated because the person was a victim of sex trafficking. Arizona has shifted the harshest penalties onto those who create the demand, while adding protections for trafficking survivors.

 

[BuffaloKyle]

All clients in Arizona should try to stick to verified providers that have feedback on here. At least it shouldn't deter legit providers from visiting.

[Spikeguy]

You gotta wonder how many legislators who voted for that have hired in the past or still do.

[danteig]

7 minutes ago, Spikeguy said:

You gotta wonder how many REPUBLICAN legislators who voted for that have hired in the past or still do.

ftfy

[moonlight]

Imagine your life being ruined and going to jail because of a HE.

[Foreverfun]

6 hours ago, Gymdudeaz said:

Careful out there:

Arizona is now the eighth state in the country to treat paying for sex as a felony on a first offense. Beginning in September 2026,

 

Besides Arizona and Texas, what are the other six states?  I couldn't find anything on a basic Google search.  Thanks

[jmichaeliii]

I get the whole legality part of this, but what are rules that you follow to stay as safe as possible?  I am specifically referring to sites like rentmen and rent masseur, donation methods, communication methods, etc.

There are locals from both sites that have a long history...are they considered "safe"?

Edited 59 minutes ago by jmichaeliii

[+ FrankR]

8 minutes ago, jmichaeliii said:

I get the whole legality part of this, but what are rules that you follow to stay as safe as possible?  I am specifically referring to sites like rentmen and rent masseur, donation methods, communication methods, etc.

There are locals from both sites that have a long history...are they considered "safe"?

I take my lawyer with me. 

[Becket]

Yea, another reason to stick with your regulars and long term providers. 

I wonder if this includes massage guys who provide for; and clients who receive, advertised erotic massages.