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TN HB1624

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jody Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Knowingly violating a no contact order issued before release on bond following arrest for a domestic abuse offense becomes a criminal offense

  • Knowingly violating a no contact order issued as part of sentencing, probation, or parole conditions following a domestic abuse conviction also becomes an offense

  • Expands the statute's application from only those "arrested" to include those "arrested or convicted" of domestic abuse crimes

  • Domestic abuse victims are defined by reference to Tennessee Code § 36-3-601

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to domestic abuse.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/4/2026
Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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