SB2050

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

Introduced·1/22/26

Tennessee SB2050 amends criminal offenses by defining aggravated domestic assault involving a deadly weapon or strangulation against a domestic abuse.

Tennessee SB2050 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, by adding a new section that defines aggravated domestic assault. This offense occurs when someone 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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Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Mar 16

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee