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TN HB2216
TN HB2216AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to sexual assault.
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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, enacts "Danielle's Law," which extends the statute of limitations for injuries to a person, who is 18 or older, relating to sexual assault to three years or five years depending on if law enforcement was notified of the assault. - Amends TCA Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Danielle's Law," extends the statute of limitations for civil actions related to sexual assault against victims who were 18 years of age or older. Specifically, it allows for a civil lawsuit to be filed within three years of the assault if law enforcement was not notified, or within five years if law enforcement was notified. The bill defines "sexual assault" as offenses involving rape or sexual battery. The bill takes effect upon becoming law and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (38)
Sam Whitson (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Aftyn Behn (D),
Clark Boyd (R),
Jeff Burkhart (R),
Karen Camper (D),
Kip Capley (R),
Jesse Chism (D),
John Clemmons (D),
John Crawford (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Rusty Grills (R),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Kirk Haston (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Tim Hicks (R),
Gloria Johnson (D),
William Lamberth (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Bo Mitchell (D),
Jerome Moon (R),
Jason Powell (D),
John Ragan (R),
Bryan Richey (R),
Iris Rudder (R),
Lowell Russell (R),
Cameron Sexton (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
William Slater (R),
Dwayne Thompson (D),
Chris Todd (R),
Joe Towns (D),
Greg Vital (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Mark White (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 644 (on 04/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2216&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0644.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB2216 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA0641.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0641 (14336) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM1801.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2216 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2216.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2216.pdf |
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