SB2049In Committee

Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.

Tennessee SB2049 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated by removing the requirement that a person must have had an opportunity to appear and be heard in connection with a protective or restraining order violation. This change affects individuals subject to such orders, as it allows for violations to be prosecuted without the court needing to make specific findings of fact regarding the commission of an offense. Key provisions include the elimination of the hearing requirement and the necessity for factual findings in the enforcement of protective orders.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2049 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated by removing the requirement that a person must have had an opportunity to appear and be heard in connection with a protective or restraining order violation. This change affects individuals subject to such orders, as it allows for violations to be prosecuted without the court needing to make specific findings of fact regarding the commission of an offense. Key provisions include the elimination of the hearing requirement and the necessity for factual findings in the enforcement of protective orders.

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Sponsor

Gardenhire, Todd

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

February 23, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Criminal OffensesOrders of ProtectionDomestic Violence

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