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TN SB2666
TN SB2666AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 71, relative to offenses against elderly or vulnerable adults.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the court to set a date for a deposition to preserve testimony in a case in which an alleged offense against an elderly or vulnerable adult has been committed within 45 days, rather than 60 days, of the filing of the original motion to preserve testimony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 39 and Title 71, aims to expedite legal proceedings related to offenses against elderly or vulnerable adults by requiring courts to schedule a deposition, which is a formal questioning of a witness under oath outside of court to preserve their testimony, within 45 days of the initial request, rather than the previous 60-day timeframe.
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?BillNumber=SB2666&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2299 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2299.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2666.pdf |
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