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HB 973STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Statutes of Limitations and Repose - As enacted, extends the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of certain child sexual abuse felonies from 25 years from the child's eighteenth birthday to 30 years from the child's eighteenth birthday; extends the statute of limitations for a civil action based on child sexual abuse from 15 years from the child's eighteenth birthday to 30 years from the child's eighteenth birthday. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 40, Chapter 2.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 291

Voted 4/28/2025

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0 yea·0 nay·1 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/28/2025Pub. Ch. 291
  2. 4/28/2025Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
  3. 4/24/2025Signed by Governor.
  4. 4/16/2025Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  5. 4/15/2025Signed by Senate Speaker
  6. 4/14/2025Signed by H. Speaker
  7. 4/11/2025Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  8. 4/10/2025Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0, PNV 1
  9. 4/10/2025Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
  10. 4/9/2025Received from House, Passed on First Consideration