HB2377 amends Tennessee law to redefine continuous sexual abuse of a child and increase penalties.

HB2377 modifies Tennessee's definition of continuous sexual abuse of a child, requiring at least three incidents of sexual abuse on separate occasions, with one incident occurring within the county where the charge is filed and another on or after July 1, 2026. It also mandates that the jury must unanimously agree that the defendant committed multiple acts of sexual abuse during a period of thirty days or more. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

HB2377 amends Tennessee law to redefine continuous sexual abuse of a child and increase penalties.

HB2377 modifies Tennessee's definition of continuous sexual abuse of a child, requiring at least three incidents of sexual abuse on separate occasions, with one incident occurring within the county where the charge is filed and another on or after July 1, 2026. It also mandates that the jury must unanimously agree that the defendant committed multiple acts of sexual abuse during a period of thirty days or more. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.