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TN HB2299
TN HB2299AN 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
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
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 sworn out-of-court testimony used as evidence, within 45 days of a motion to preserve testimony, rather than the previous 60-day timeframe, thereby ensuring that crucial evidence is secured more quickly in these sensitive cases.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Social Welfare
- ‐ Services for the Elderly and Senior Citizens
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2299&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2299 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2299.pdf | 02/17/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2299.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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