TN SB2145

Expands lifetime orders of protection to include felony offenses committed in other states that would qualify as eligible offenses if committed in Tennessee

Out-of-state offenses qualify if they match the elements of comparable Tennessee offenses, even if not specifically identified by name

Establishes venue rules for in-state offense petitions: county where respondent resides, county where offense occurred, or petitioner's county if respondent lives out of state

Sets separate venue rules for out-of-state offense petitions: respondent's county of residence, or petitioner's county if respondent is not a Tennessee resident

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity