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TN SB2060

TN SB2060
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to sexual assault.


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Introduced
01/26/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
Passed
04/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 lawsuits related to sexual assault. Specifically, it allows victims who were 18 years of age or older at the time of the assault to file a lawsuit within 3 years if law enforcement was not notified, or within 5 years if law enforcement was notified. The bill defines "sexual assault" to include offenses such as rape and sexual battery. The law applies to offenses committed on or after the date the bill becomes effective.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/04/2024 (on 04/08/2024)

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