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TN HB1636
TN HB1636AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2 and Title 24, Chapter 7, Part 1, relative to forensic interviews.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, permits the introduction into evidence of a video recording of a child victim being interviewed by a forensic interviewer regarding sexual or physically violent contact with the child if the forensic interviewer is an employee of the department of children's services and meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2 and Title 24, Chapter 7, Part 1.
AI Summary
This bill allows video recordings of child victims being interviewed by a forensic interviewer to be used as evidence in court, specifically when the interviewer is an employee of the department of children's services and meets certain qualifications, and the interview is supervised by a child advocacy center that fulfills specific requirements outlined in section 9-4-213(a) or (b). This provision is temporary and will expire on July 1, 2031, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 01/21/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1636&ga=114 | 01/14/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1636 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1636.pdf | 01/26/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1636.pdf | 01/14/2026 |
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