HB1787Enacted

Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.

Tennessee HB1787 proposes to amend Title 39, Chapter 13 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by increasing the penalty for patronizing prostitution from a Class A misdemeanor to either a Class B or Class A felony under specific circumstances that are currently classified as trafficking for a commercial sex act. This bill affects individuals charged with patronizing prostitution and aims to impose stricter penalties in cases that involve trafficking. Key provisions include the reclassification of certain offenses related to prostitution to align with trafficking laws, thereby enhancing the severity of the penalties.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1787 proposes to amend Title 39, Chapter 13 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by increasing the penalty for patronizing prostitution from a Class A misdemeanor to either a Class B or Class A felony under specific circumstances that are currently classified as trafficking for a commercial sex act. This bill affects individuals charged with patronizing prostitution and aims to impose stricter penalties in cases that involve trafficking. Key provisions include the reclassification of certain offenses related to prostitution to align with trafficking laws, thereby enhancing the severity of the penalties.

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Sponsor

Littleton, Mary

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

May 18, 2026

Pub. Ch. 959

Subjects
Criminal Offenses

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