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TN HB2153

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates "Katherine's Law," establishing a new offense of aggravated domestic assault in Tennessee
  • Aggravated domestic assault occurs when someone intentionally or knowingly assaults a domestic abuse victim using a deadly weapon or strangulation, resulting in serious bodily injury or death
  • Classifies aggravated domestic assault as a Class B felony
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to offenses occurring on or after that date

Legislative Description

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

Domestic Violence

Last Action

Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/11/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

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