AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to certain sexual offenses.
- Introduced Jan 20, 2023
- In committee Jan 24, 2023
- Withdrawn
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Sexual Offenses - As enacted, adds offenses of continuous sexual abuse of a child committed on or after July 1, 2024, to the list of qualifying criminal misconduct that is sentenced to community supervision for life in addition to any other statutorily imposed punishment. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Every action
12 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled for introduction
- SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee · Senate Judiciary Committee
- CommitteePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/14/2023 · Senate Judiciary Committee
- CommitteeRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
- CommitteePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2023 · Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
- CommitteePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 2/13/2024 · Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
- CommitteeRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0 · Senate Calendar Committee
- SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/22/2024
- SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- GovernorComp. became Pub. Ch. 525
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2023 | Senate Judiciary Committee | Judiciary Committee: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee | Passed 9–0 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee | Finance, Ways and Means Committee: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0 | Passed 11–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 4 cosponsors: 4 Republicans.
- FH Ferrell HaileR Primary sponsor · District 18
All 4 cosponsors
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.