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MississippiHB 11312026 Regular SessionHouse

Prostitution; revise penalties for procurement of.

Sponsored By: Jill Ford (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary BJudiciary, Division B

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Higher penalties for prostitution buyers

Beginning July 1, 2026, a first conviction for procuring prostitution services carries a fine of up to $1,000, up from $200, and up to six months in county jail. A second or later conviction is a felony, with a fine of up to $2,000, up from $1,000, and up to two years in state prison. People convicted under the repeat-offense penalty must also complete 100 hours of community service.

Tougher penalties for prostitution promoters

Beginning July 1, 2026, promoting prostitution is a felony. A first conviction carries a fine of up to $5,000, up to 10 years in prison, or both; repeat convictions carry a fine of up to $20,000, up to 20 years, or both. When the person promoted is under 18, the sentence is 5 to 30 years in prison, a fine of $50,000 to $500,000, or both; the defendant need not know the person’s age, and the minor’s consent is not a defense. Businesses and other entities can face fines up to $50,000, or up to $1 million when the person is under 18. A trafficked person’s status can reduce penalties, and a trafficked minor under 18 is immune from prosecution for promoting prostitution.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jill Ford

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 158 • No: 13

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2026

Passed

Yes: 106 • No: 13

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/17/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/10/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/10/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/9/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026Senate

  7. Referred To Judiciary, Division B

    2/17/2026Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    2/13/2026House

  9. Passed

    2/12/2026House

  10. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/12/2026House

  11. Read the Third Time

    2/11/2026House

  12. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    2/3/2026House

  13. Referred To Judiciary B

    1/19/2026House

Bill Text

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