Bill > SB2178

This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the penalties for patronizing prostitution, which means hiring someone for sexual activity. Specifically, it changes the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class B or Class A felony in certain situations, particularly when the person being patronized is a law enforcement officer posing as a minor, has an intellectual disability, or is under 18 years old. The bill also adds a mandatory minimum sentence of seven days in jail and a $1,000 fine if the patronizing prostitution occurs within 1.5 miles of a school, and clarifies that these changes do not prevent prosecution under other existing laws.