TN HB1765

Knowingly violating a lifetime order of protection becomes a Class E felony when the underlying conviction involved the use of force against a victim

Sentences for felony violations of lifetime protection orders must be served consecutively to sentences for related offenses, unless a judge specifically orders concurrent sentencing

Out-of-state felony convictions that would qualify for lifetime protection orders under Tennessee law can now be used as the basis for issuing such orders

Criminal penalty provisions take effect July 1, 2026, and apply to acts committed on or after that date; the out-of-state conviction provision takes effect immediately upon becoming law