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TN HB0474

TN HB0474
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to sexual offenses.


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Introduced
02/03/2021
In Committee
03/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

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 laws related to the offense of indecent exposure. It broadens the offense to include exposure through masturbation, and applies the offense to cases where the victim is 14 years of age or younger, or any age if the victim does not consent. Additionally, the bill 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 certain other cases. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Returned to the Clerk's Desk. (on 04/26/2022)

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