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TN SB 2178

died on adjournment

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.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Introduced
2026-02-02
Status date
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Latest action
2026-05-18 — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 959
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Yagerprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  2. 2026-02-02

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  3. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-11

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026

  5. 2026-03-16

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  6. 2026-03-16

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026

  7. 2026-03-17

    Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee

  8. 2026-03-18

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  9. 2026-03-23

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  10. 2026-03-23

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

  11. 2026-03-24

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1

  12. 2026-04-21

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026

  13. 2026-04-22

    Companion House Bill substituted

    substitution

  14. 2026-05-18

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 959

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1 3/24/2026 Passed

    2026-03-24 · pass · 8-0

    Member-level votes (1)
    • Lamar: not voting

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2178&ga=114

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