HB2377In Committee

Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.

Tennessee HB2377 amends the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child under TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5 by revising the criteria related to the number of victims, the number of incidents of sexual abuse required, and the time frame within which these incidents must occur. This bill affects individuals charged with this offense and aims to clarify the legal definitions and requirements associated with continuous sexual abuse of a child. Key changes include adjustments to the thresholds for the number of victims and incidents necessary to constitute the offense.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2377 amends the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child under TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5 by revising the criteria related to the number of victims, the number of incidents of sexual abuse required, and the time frame within which these incidents must occur. This bill affects individuals charged with this offense and aims to clarify the legal definitions and requirements associated with continuous sexual abuse of a child. Key changes include adjustments to the thresholds for the number of victims and incidents necessary to constitute the offense.

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Sponsor

Doggett, Clay

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

April 15, 2026

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Subjects
Sexual OffensesCriminal OffensesChildrenChild Abuse

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