SB1938 amends Tennessee law to classify violations of lifetime orders of protection as Class E felonies if the violation involves the use of force.

SB1938 amends Tennessee law to enhance penalties for violations of lifetime orders of protection. Specifically, it classifies such violations as Class E felonies if the violation involves the use of force against a victim. The bill also mandates that any sentence for such a violation must be served consecutively to any other sentence based on the same factual allegations, though the sentencing judge may order concurrent sentences. These changes apply to acts committed on or after July 1, 2026.

SB1938 amends Tennessee law to classify violations of lifetime orders of protection as Class E felonies if the violation involves the use of force.

SB1938 amends Tennessee law to enhance penalties for violations of lifetime orders of protection. Specifically, it classifies such violations as Class E felonies if the violation involves the use of force against a victim. The bill also mandates that any sentence for such a violation must be served consecutively to any other sentence based on the same factual allegations, though the sentencing judge may order concurrent sentences. These changes apply to acts committed on or after July 1, 2026.