Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 67.
Tennessee HB0792 mandates that law enforcement personnel involved in sexual assault investigations complete 16 hours of annual sensitivity training focused on trauma-informed, victim-centered approaches. The bill affects law enforcement agencies and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) by establishing new requirements for training, evidence collection, testing timelines for sexual assault kits, and victim compensation claims. Key provisions include increased storage time for evidence kits, expedited testing deadlines, and the establishment of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) with oversight authority.
Tennessee HB0792 mandates that law enforcement personnel involved in sexual assault investigations complete 16 hours of annual sensitivity training focused on trauma-informed, victim-centered approaches. The bill affects law enforcement agencies and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) by establishing new requirements for training, evidence collection, testing timelines for sexual assault kits, and victim compensation claims. Key provisions include increased storage time for evidence kits, expedited testing deadlines, and the establishment of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) with oversight authority.
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Behn, Aftyn
114th General Assembly
February 4, 2025
March 26, 2025
Def. to Summer Study in Criminal Justice Subcommittee