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TN SB0169
TN SB0169As introduced, eliminates the civil statute of limitation on child sexual abuse; eliminates or extends the statutes of limitation on certain sexual offenses committed against children. - Amends TCA Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40.
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Introduced
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/19/2020
06/19/2020
Introduced Session
111th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, eliminates the civil statute of limitation on child sexual abuse; eliminates or extends the statutes of limitation on certain sexual offenses committed against children. - Amends TCA Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the civil statute of limitation on child sexual abuse and extends the statutes of limitation on certain sexual offenses committed against children. Specifically, it allows for civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse to be brought at any time, regardless of when the abuse occurred. Additionally, it extends the time period for prosecuting certain sexual offenses against minors, allowing prosecution up to 25 years after the victim turns 18 if the offense occurred between 1997-2006, and allowing prosecution at any time if the offense occurred after July 1, 2019. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 28, 39, and 40 to implement these changes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 02/06/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0169&ga=111 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Bill/SB0169.pdf |
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