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This bill, effective July 1, 2026, makes several changes to Tennessee law concerning victims of crime and individuals involved in the judicial process. It clarifies that victims of criminal offenses, or their designated representatives if the victim cannot attend, are not to be excluded from court proceedings, even when other witnesses are excluded, and this right is in addition to any state-designated witness. The bill also expands the definition of "victim" to include reciprocal insurance entities that have compensated a subscriber for losses due to an offense and law enforcement agencies that spend funds to purchase contraband during investigations. Furthermore, it adds specific offenses, such as evading arrest or vehicular homicide that result in serious bodily injury or death to the victim, to a list of crimes that may qualify for certain victim-related provisions, and it also references existing definitions of "victim" from other sections of Tennessee Code Annotated when discussing individuals who may be harmed or threatened in relation to criminal justice proceedings.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1928&ga=114