Penalties for Prostitution and Related Acts

SB 1688 amends Florida law to increase penalties for prostitution and related offenses. It escalates penalties for repeat violations: first offenses become misdemeanors, second offenses become felonies, and third or subsequent offenses are classified as higher-level felonies. The bill specifically targets massage establishments by reclassifying violations as more severe offenses if the location is licensed under massage laws. It also links prostitution convictions to automatic license suspensions for massage therapists and prohibits licensing for those convicted of related offenses. The bill is pending and would take effect October 1, 2026.