Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 1688 — Penalties for Prostitution and Related Acts

Last action — Died in Criminal Justice

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Penalties for Prostitution and Related Acts; Revising penalties and criminal penalties for certain offenses, etc.

Bill Text

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The bill revises penalties for prostitution-related offenses and updates related provisions in Florida law.

  • Section 796.07

    commits: (a)1. A misdemeanor of the first second degree for a first violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. → commits: (a)1. A misdemeanor of the first degree for a first violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

    Changes the classification of a first violation from a second degree misdemeanor to a first degree misdemeanor.

  • Section 796.07

    A felony misdemeanor of the third first degree for a second violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, or s. 775.083, or 775.084. → A felony of the third degree for a second violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, or s. 775.083, or 775.084.

    Changes the classification of a second violation from a third degree felony misdemeanor to a third degree felony.

  • Section 796.07

    A felony of the second third degree for a third or subsequent violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. → A felony of the second degree for a third or subsequent violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

    Changes the classification of a third or subsequent violation from a third degree felony to a second degree felony.

  • Section 796.07

    A misdemeanor of the second first degree for a first violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. → A misdemeanor of the first degree for a first violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

    Changes the classification of a first violation from a second degree misdemeanor to a first degree misdemeanor for specific subsections.

  • Section 796.07

    A misdemeanor felony of the first third degree for a second violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or , s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. → A misdemeanor of the third degree for a second violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 or s. 775.084.

    Changes the classification of a second violation from a first degree misdemeanor felony to a third degree misdemeanor.

  • Section 796.07

    If the place, structure, building, or conveyance that is owned, established, maintained, or operated in violation of paragraph (2)(a) is a massage establishment that is or should be licensed under s. 480.043, the offense shall be reclassified to the next higher degree...

    Reclassifies offenses committed in a massage establishment to a higher degree.

  • Section 456.074

    Section 796.07(4)(c) → Section 796.07(4)(a)3.

    Updates the reference to the section regarding felony offenses in relation to the massage therapy license.

  • Section 480.041

    Section 796.07(4)(c) → Section 796.07(4)(a)3.

    Updates the reference for denial of license application related to violations of prostitution statutes.

Action History

  1. Died in Criminal Justice

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Fiscal Policy

  4. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1688 do?
Penalties for Prostitution and Related Acts; Revising penalties and criminal penalties for certain offenses, etc.
Who sponsors SB 1688?
SB 1688 is sponsored by Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1688?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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