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HB 1787STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Criminal Offenses - As enacted, increases the penalty for patronizing prostitution from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class B or Class A felony under certain circumstances that are currently punished as trafficking for a commercial sex act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 959

Voted 5/18/2026View source

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

0 yea·0 nay·4 other

Gloria Johnson
State Representative · Democratic · TN
ABSENT
Gabby Salinas
State Representative · Democratic · TN
ABSENT
Jason Powell
State Representative · Democratic · TN
ABSENT
Gabby Salinas
State Representative · Democratic · TN
ABSENT

Docket history

Action history

5/18/2026Pub. Ch. 959
5/18/2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
5/7/2026Signed by Governor.
5/6/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/5/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
4/30/2026Signed by H. Speaker
4/28/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/22/2026Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
4/22/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0928)
4/22/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.