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TN SB1163
As enacted, enacts the "Leigh Ann Act," which creates a Class A misdemeanor of violating a no contact order issued to a domestic violence victim as part of a disposition in any criminal court. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-113.
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Introduced
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
Passed
05/01/2019
05/01/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Introduced Session
111th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, enacts the "Leigh Ann Act," which creates a Class A misdemeanor of violating a no contact order issued to a domestic violence victim as part of a disposition in any criminal court. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-113.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Leigh Ann Act," creates a Class A misdemeanor for violating a no-contact order issued to a domestic violence victim as part of a disposition in any criminal court. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-13-113, specifying that a violation of the no-contact order is a Class A misdemeanor, and the sentence must be served consecutively to the original offense, unless the court orders the sentences to be served concurrently. The bill also clarifies that the issuance of a warrant or capias for a violation of the no-contact order does not affect the validity or enforceability of the order.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Pub. Ch. 393 (on 05/15/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1163&ga=111 |
| BillText | http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/111/pub/pc0393.pdf |
| SA0337 | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Amend/SA0337.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0337 (8041) | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Fiscal/FM1316.pdf |
| HB1340 | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Fiscal/HB1340.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Bill/SB1163.pdf |
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