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TN SB0435

TN SB0435
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to sexual offenses.


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Introduced
02/05/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, broadens the offense of indecent exposure when committed by masturbation or exposure to include victims who are 14 years of age or younger or any age if the victim does not consent to the conduct; increases the penalty for indecent exposure in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's law on indecent exposure. It broadens the offense to include victims who are 14 years of age or younger or any age if the victim does not consent to the conduct, such as exposure of genitals, buttocks, or female breasts, or masturbation. It also increases the penalty for indecent exposure in certain circumstances, making it a Class E felony if the defendant is 18 or older and the victim is under 15, and a Class C felony in other cases where the victim does not consent. The bill is effective July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/27/2022 (on 04/26/2022)

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