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TN SB2050
TN SB2050AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
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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, enacts "Katherine's Law"; creates the offense of aggravated domestic assault, which is a Class B felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Katherine's Law," creates a new criminal offense called aggravated domestic assault, which is classified as a Class B felony, a serious category of crime in Tennessee. This new offense applies when someone intentionally or knowingly assaults a domestic abuse victim, as defined by Tennessee law, and the assault involves either the use or display of a deadly weapon or strangulation, and critically, results in serious bodily injury or death to the victim. The bill also specifies that these changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to any offenses committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2050&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2050 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2050.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2050.pdf |
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