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TN HB2615

TN HB2615
As introduced, expands Rule 412 of the Rules of Evidence, known as the rape shield law, to include the offenses of sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of children, aggravated rape of a child, statutory rape by an authority figure, and promoting travel for prostitution. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.


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Introduced
02/01/2018
In Committee
02/07/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2018

Introduced Session

110th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, expands Rule 412 of the Rules of Evidence, known as the rape shield law, to include the offenses of sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of children, aggravated rape of a child, statutory rape by an authority figure, and promoting travel for prostitution. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.

AI Summary

This bill expands the application of Rule 412 of the Tennessee Rules of Evidence, also known as the rape shield law, to include the offenses of sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of children, aggravated rape of a child, statutory rape by an authority figure, and promoting travel for prostitution. The rape shield law generally prohibits the introduction of evidence of a victim's past sexual behavior or alleged sexual predisposition in sexual offense cases, with certain exceptions. The bill amends several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to explicitly apply the rape shield law to the specified sexual offenses and takes effect on July 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/07/2018)

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