S0235Introduced in the Senate
Prostitution
Introduced by Joshua Kimbrell, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-15-90, Relating To Prostitution, So As To Define The Term "prostitution," Revise The Statute And Penalties For Violations, And Provide Exceptions To Prosecution For Victims Of Human Trafficking And Victims Under The Age Of Eighteen; By Amending Section 16-15-100, Relating To Further Acts Of Prostitution, So As To Define Necessary Terms, Revise The Statute Regarding Promoting Prostitution, Increase The Penalties For Violations, And Provide Exceptions To Prosecution To Persons Coerced As Result Of Being A Victim Of Human Trafficking; By Amending Section 16-15-110, Relating To Solicitation Of Prostitution Offenses, So As To Define The Term "prostitution," And Increase The Penalties For Violations; And By Adding Section 16-15-115 So As To Provide That Persons Previously Convicted Of A Prostitution Offense May Be Eligible To Participate In A Treatment And Rehabilitation Program Under Certain Circumstances, And To Provide A Procedure For Expungement Of The Arrest Record. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 192
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 13, 2026
107
Yes
1
No
16
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Referred to Subcommittee: Adams (ch), Kimbrell, Devine, Blackmon, Kennedy, Leber, Walker
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee Amendment Tabled
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Scrivener's error corrected
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Scrivener's error corrected
Debate adjourned
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-1
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Scrivener's error corrected
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Ratified R 222
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 192
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