Prostitution; revise penalties for procurement of.

HB 1131 increases penalties for "procuring" prostitution in Mississippi, making second or subsequent offenses a felony punishable by up to two years in prison or a $2,000 fine (up from misdemeanor penalties). It also establishes a new felony for "promoting prostitution" (e.g., facilitating, transporting, or profiting from others' prostitution), with penalties of up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine for first offenses. Crucially, the bill imposes strict penalties when minors (under 18) are involved: any violation becomes a felony with mandatory 5-30 year prison terms or $50,000-$500,000 fines, and minors are immune from prosecution for promoting prostitution if they are trafficking victims. The bill directly affects individuals who pay for sex, facilitate prostitution, or profit from it, with heightened consequences for cases involving minors.