Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.
Tennessee SB2178 amends 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 primarily affects individuals charged with patronizing prostitution, particularly in cases involving trafficking. Key provisions include the reclassification of penalties based on the nature of the offense, aligning them more closely with trafficking offenses.
Tennessee SB2178 amends 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 primarily affects individuals charged with patronizing prostitution, particularly in cases involving trafficking. Key provisions include the reclassification of penalties based on the nature of the offense, aligning them more closely with trafficking offenses.
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