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TN SB2060
TN SB2060AN 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
01/26/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Passed
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
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 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)
Page Walley (R)*,
Raumesh Akbari (D),
Janice Bowling (R),
Heidi Campbell (D),
Ferrell Haile (R),
Charlane Oliver (D),
Paul Rose (R),
Dawn White (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/04/2024 (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=SB2060&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0644.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2060 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0588.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0588 (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/SB2060.pdf |
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