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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.

Voted 5/18/2026View source

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149 yea·0 nay·4 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 5/18/2026Pub. Ch. 959
  2. 5/18/2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
  3. 5/7/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 5/6/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  5. 5/5/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  6. 4/30/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  7. 4/28/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  8. 4/22/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
  9. 4/22/2026Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
  10. 4/22/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0928)