Tennessee · 114
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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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1787 amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 to increase the penalty for patronizing prostitution from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class B or Class A felony under specific circumstances currently punished as trafficking for a commercial sex act.
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Sponsors
- Mary Littleton Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/22/2026 Passed (1) | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 22, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 14, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 13, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 2 | Apr 1, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 2 | Mar 25, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |