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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