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TN HB1953
TN HB1953AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, relative to protective orders.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, removes from the offense of violation of a protective order or restraining order the requirement that the person violating the order must have had an opportunity to appear and be heard in connection with the order of protection or restraining order and that the court must have made specific findings of fact in the order that the person committed a certain offense. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) sections 39-13-113 and 39-17-1316, aims to simplify the process for prosecuting individuals who violate protective orders, which are legal orders issued by a court to protect a person from harm or harassment. Specifically, the bill removes two requirements that previously had to be met for someone to be charged with violating a protective order: the requirement that the person accused of violating the order must have had a chance to be heard in court about the order, and the requirement that the court must have made specific findings of fact that the person committed a certain offense before issuing the order. By removing these hurdles, the bill intends to make it easier to hold individuals accountable for violating protective orders, thereby enhancing the safety of those who have been granted such protections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1953&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1953.pdf |
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