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TN HB2615
TN HB2615As introduced, expands Rule 412 of the Rules of Evidence, known as the rape shield law, to include the offenses of sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of children, aggravated rape of a child, statutory rape by an authority figure, and promoting travel for prostitution. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.
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Introduced
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
In Committee
02/07/2018
02/07/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2018
04/25/2018
Introduced Session
110th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands Rule 412 of the Rules of Evidence, known as the rape shield law, to include the offenses of sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of children, aggravated rape of a child, statutory rape by an authority figure, and promoting travel for prostitution. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.
AI Summary
This bill expands the application of Rule 412 of the Tennessee Rules of Evidence, also known as the rape shield law, to include the offenses of sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of children, aggravated rape of a child, statutory rape by an authority figure, and promoting travel for prostitution. The rape shield law generally prohibits the introduction of evidence of a victim's past sexual behavior or alleged sexual predisposition in sexual offense cases, with certain exceptions. The bill amends several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to explicitly apply the rape shield law to the specified sexual offenses and takes effect on July 1, 2018.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/07/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2615&ga=110 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/HB2615.pdf |
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