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TN SB2178
TN SB2178AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the penalties for patronizing prostitution, which means paying for sexual services. Specifically, it changes the law so that if someone patronizes prostitution and the person involved is a law enforcement officer, a law enforcement officer posing as a minor, a person with an intellectual disability, or a person under 18 years old, the offense can be punished as a Class B or Class A felony instead of a misdemeanor. A Class B felony is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor, and a Class A felony is even more serious. The bill also adds a provision that patronizing prostitution within 1.5 miles of a school will result in a mandatory minimum of seven days in jail and a $1,000 fine, in addition to any other penalties. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2178&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1787 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1787.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2178.pdf |
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