HB0354

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults.

Complete·5/14/26

Tennessee HB0354 amends state laws to address abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults.

Tennessee HB0354 amends various titles of the Tennessee Code to strengthen protections against abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults. The bill includes updates to definitions, reporting requirements, and penalties for abusers. It also mandates that the department prominently advertise a toll-free telephone service on its website for reporting such abuse.

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Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 14

Pub. Ch. 908

May 14

Effective date(s) 05/01/2026

May 1

Signed by Governor.