Tennessee · Senate Bill 501 · 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5, relative to victims of sexual offenses.
SB 501Sponsored by
Bo WatsonPassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedJan 25, 2023
In committeeJan 30, 2023
Passed the SenateFeb 23, 2023
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, specifies that certain sexual offenses committed against minor victims of a certain age apply based on the age of the victim at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.
Every action
10 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 Calendar Committee · Senate Calendar Committee
SenatePlaced on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/23/2023
SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
SenateSponsor(s) Added.
SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026.
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