Classifies child abuse as a Class E felony in Tennessee, effective July 1, 2025.
The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Title 37, Title 39, and Title 40, to change the classification of child abuse from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. This change takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
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