Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39.
Tennessee HB0679 amends existing laws regarding forensic medical examinations for victims of sexually-oriented crimes, increasing the maximum compensation for these examinations from $1,000 to $2,500 for claims on or after July 1, 2025. The bill also requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to analyze sexual assault evidence collection kits within 120 days of receipt and mandates that parental consent is not required for minors to receive forensic medical examinations. Additionally, the TBI must report on processing times for forensic analysis to legislative committees by January 1, 2026.
Tennessee HB0679 amends existing laws regarding forensic medical examinations for victims of sexually-oriented crimes, increasing the maximum compensation for these examinations from $1,000 to $2,500 for claims on or after July 1, 2025. The bill also requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to analyze sexual assault evidence collection kits within 120 days of receipt and mandates that parental consent is not required for minors to receive forensic medical examinations. Additionally, the TBI must report on processing times for forensic analysis to legislative committees by January 1, 2026.
Track Tennessee Legislation Like a Pro
Join hundreds of professionals using LegisGo to stay ahead of legislative changes.
Instant Alerts
Get notified when bills you track move through the legislature
AI Summaries
Understand complex legislation in seconds with AI-powered analysis
Full Access
All 132 legislators, committee schedules, and voting records