Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 67.
Tennessee SB0906 mandates that all law enforcement personnel involved in sexual assault investigations complete a minimum of 16 hours of annual sensitivity training focused on trauma-informed, victim-centered approaches. It affects law enforcement agencies and personnel, requiring the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission to develop the training curriculum and conduct assessments. Key provisions include the requirement for the testing of previously untested sexual assault evidence kits by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the extension of the time for victims to claim compensation for certain sexual offenses.
Tennessee SB0906 mandates that all law enforcement personnel involved in sexual assault investigations complete a minimum of 16 hours of annual sensitivity training focused on trauma-informed, victim-centered approaches. It affects law enforcement agencies and personnel, requiring the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission to develop the training curriculum and conduct assessments. Key provisions include the requirement for the testing of previously untested sexual assault evidence kits by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the extension of the time for victims to claim compensation for certain sexual offenses.
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Lamar, London
114th General Assembly
February 5, 2025
March 31, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee