{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "230.33", "citation": "Penal Law § 230.33", "heading": "Compelling prostitution", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/230.33", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person **18 years old or older** who knowingly advances prostitution by **using force or intimidation to compel a person younger than 18 years to engage in prostitution** commits compelling prostitution, a **class B felony**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/230.33", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}