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TN SB2050

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessie Seal

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "aggravated domestic assault" under Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1

  • Offense requires intentional or knowing assault against a domestic abuse victim involving either use/display of a deadly weapon or strangulation, combined with serious bodily injury or death

  • Classifies aggravated domestic assault as a Class B felony

  • Cited as "Katherine's Law"

  • Effective 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

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

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