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TN SB0693
TN SB0693AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to child abuse.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, increases the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony for a person who commits child abuse by knowingly treating a child between 9 and 17 in such a manner as to inflict injury. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's criminal code by increasing the penalty for child abuse involving children aged 9 to 17 from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. Specifically, the bill changes Section 39-15-401(a) to elevate the severity of the offense, which means that individuals convicted of knowingly treating a child in a manner that inflicts injury will now face more serious legal consequences. A Class A misdemeanor typically involves less severe penalties such as up to one year in jail and smaller fines, while a Class E felony carries more substantial penalties, potentially including longer prison sentences and larger fines. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, giving legal authorities and the justice system time to prepare for the change in classification.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 472 (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0693&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0472.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0693.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0045 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0045.pdf |
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