HB1787 amends Tennessee law to increase penalties for patronizing prostitution involving specific vulnerable groups.
HB1787 amends Tennessee Code to enhance penalties for patronizing prostitution when the subject is a law enforcement officer, a minor, someone with an intellectual disability, or a person under 18. It classifies such acts as misdemeanors or felonies based on the victim's status, with additional penalties for offenses near schools. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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