Tennessee SB0678 amends the classification of aggravated sexual battery to a Class B felony, with a Class A felony for victims under 18 or.
Tennessee SB0678 modifies the classification of aggravated sexual battery under Tennessee law. It sets the offense as a Class B felony generally, but elevates it to a Class A felony if the victim is under 18 years old or is mentally defective, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless. This change aims to provide stricter penalties for cases involving vulnerable victims. The act will take effect on July 1, 2025.
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