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HB 257: Penalties for Prostitution and Related Acts

GENERAL BILL by Tant

Penalties for Prostitution and Related Acts; Increases penalties for certain offenses.

Effective Date: 10/1/2026
Last Action: 10/24/2025 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    10/23/2025 House • Filed
    10/24/2025 House • Withdrawn prior to introduction

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  • HB 257, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 10/23/2025 at 3:59 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (5)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    456.074 Certain health care practitioners; immediate suspension of license. Page 5 (pdf)
    480.041 Massage therapists; qualifications; licensure; endorsement. Page 7 (pdf)
    480.043 Massage establishments; requisites; licensure; inspection; human trafficking awareness training and policies. Page 7 (pdf)
    480.046 Grounds for disciplinary action by the board. Page 9 (pdf)
    796.07 Prohibiting prostitution and related acts. Page 1 (pdf)

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