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TN SB0813
TN SB0813AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, reduces from a Class C felony to a Class B misdemeanor the offense of criminal exposure of another to HIV; creates a Class C felony for the criminal exposure of another to HIV if a person transmitted HIV to another person. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's criminal law regarding HIV exposure, reducing the penalty for criminal exposure to HIV from a Class C felony to a Class B misdemeanor in cases where HIV is not actually transmitted. However, if the person does transmit HIV to another person, the offense becomes a Class C felony. In legal terms, a Class B misdemeanor is less serious than a Class C felony and typically carries a shorter potential jail sentence and smaller fine. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-109, which deals with criminal exposure to HIV. By creating different levels of criminal penalties based on whether HIV transmission actually occurs, the bill appears to distinguish between potential and actual harm in cases of HIV exposure.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0813&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0813 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0813.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0813.pdf |
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