HB1787

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to criminal offenses.

Complete·5/18/26

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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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 959

May 18

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 7

Signed by Governor.