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TN HB0661
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark White
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AI Summary
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Mandates defendants convicted of domestic assault, general assault, or unlawful exposure complete a batterer's intervention program certified by the domestic violence state coordinating council as part of sentencing
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Establishes program requirements: minimum 26 weeks to maximum 48 weeks duration, at least 3 hours per session, maximum 6 participants per counselor, and no more than 10 participants per course
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Prohibits judges from authorizing shortened program attendance through plea agreements; failure to complete the full program constitutes a sentencing violation subject to revocation
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Requires judges and court personnel to complete at least 12 hours annually of continuing education on domestic violence and assault
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Effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the Comprehensive Assault Crime Intervention Act.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026