HB2153

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2153 amends criminal offenses by adding aggravated domestic assault involving deadly weapons or strangulation.

Tennessee HB2153 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, by adding a new section defining aggravated domestic assault. This offense occurs when a person intentionally or knowingly assaults a domestic abuse victim using a deadly weapon or strangulation, resulting in serious bodily injury or death. Aggravated domestic assault is classified as a Class B felony. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to offenses occurring on or after that date.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee

8 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 23

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

House

Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026

Mar 18

House

Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026