SB 2178
  • Introduced
    Feb 02, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2178
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Criminal Offenses - 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.
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Senate • Mar 24, 2026: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
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Mar 24, 2026, Senate
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1 3/24/2026 Passed (1)
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 8

    NO: 0

      NOT VOTING: 1

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      Mar 25, 2026, House
      HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/25/2026 Passed (3)
      YES: 7
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 2
      YES: 7

        NO: 0

          NOT VOTING: 2

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          Apr 01, 2026, House
          HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/1/2026 Passed (2)
          YES: 15
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 2
          YES: 15

            NO: 0

              NOT VOTING: 2

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              Apr 13, 2026, House
              HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026 4/9/2026 (1)
              YES: 0
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 0

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                    • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
                  • Mar 23, 2026 | Senate
                    • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
                  • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
                  • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                    • Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
                  • Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
                    • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
                  • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
                  • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                    • Filed for introduction
                    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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