Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.
Tennessee SB1954 amends the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child by revising the requirements related to the number of victims, the number of incidents of sexual abuse, and the time frame during which these incidents must occur. This bill affects individuals charged with this offense and aims to clarify the legal standards for prosecution. Key changes include specific adjustments to the criteria that define continuous sexual abuse, potentially impacting how cases are handled in the judicial system.
Tennessee SB1954 amends the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child by revising the requirements related to the number of victims, the number of incidents of sexual abuse, and the time frame during which these incidents must occur. This bill affects individuals charged with this offense and aims to clarify the legal standards for prosecution. Key changes include specific adjustments to the criteria that define continuous sexual abuse, potentially impacting how cases are handled in the judicial system.
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Lowe, Adam
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
April 20, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026