HB0973

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 40, Chapter 2, relative to commencement of proceedings.

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Extends statute of limitations for child sexual abuse prosecutions in Tennessee.

This bill amends Tennessee law to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting certain child sexual abuse offenses. It modifies the time frame for commencing proceedings for offenses occurring between July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2025, and sets new time limits for offenses occurring after July 1, 2025. The changes require the prosecution to provide corroborating evidence for offenses occurring more than 25 years after the victim turns 18, and more than 30 years for offenses occurring after July 1, 2025. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Pub. Ch. 291

Apr 28, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Signed by Governor.