Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1787: 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.

Enacted Last action May 18, 2026: Pub. Ch. 959

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HB 1787 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Mary Littleton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 959.

HB 1787: 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.

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