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TN SB0920
TN SB0920AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to sexual assault.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, provides that when the victim of a sexually oriented crime is a minor, the consent of a parent or guardian is not required for the victim to receive a forensic medical examination. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to ensure that minors who are victims of sexually oriented crimes can receive a forensic medical examination without needing the consent of a parent or guardian. A forensic medical examination, often referred to as a "rape kit" exam, is a crucial step in collecting evidence after a sexual assault. The bill specifically overrides any existing laws, such as Section 63-1-176, that might otherwise require parental or guardian consent for such examinations when the victim is a minor. This change aims to remove potential barriers for young victims seeking immediate medical attention and evidence collection following a sexual assault.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 597 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0920&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0597.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB0920 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0484.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0484 (13471) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1626.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0920 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0348.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0348 (5119) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0637.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0679 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0679.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0920.pdf |
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