Amends TCA Title 24; Title 36; Title 37 and Title 40.

Tennessee HB0762 authorizes courts to permit certified facility dogs to accompany victims or witnesses during court proceedings to reduce stress and enhance testimony accuracy. The bill establishes criteria for what constitutes a certified facility dog, including training and health certification requirements, and mandates that a certified handler accompany the dog during testimony. Additionally, it requires the party seeking to use the dog to file a motion for approval with the court prior to the proceedings.