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TN SB2049
TN SB2049AN 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
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, Title 36 and Title 39, aims to strengthen protective orders by removing specific procedural requirements that previously had to be met for a violation to be considered an offense. Specifically, it eliminates the need for a person who violated a protective order or restraining order to have had an opportunity to appear in court and be heard regarding that order, and it removes the requirement for the court to have made specific findings of fact that the person committed a certain offense when issuing the order. These changes are intended to make it easier to prosecute violations of protective orders, ensuring that individuals who disregard these court-issued orders face consequences regardless of whether they were present for the initial hearing or if the court detailed the specific offense in the order itself.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/23/2026)
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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=SB2049&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2049.pdf |
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