Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1953: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, removes from the offense of violation of a protective order or restraining order the requirement that the person violating the order must have had an opportunity to appear and be heard in connection with the order of protection or restraining order and that the court must have made specific findings of fact in the order that the person committed a certain offense. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1953 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, removes from the offense of violation of a protective order or restraining order the requirement that the person violating the order must have had an opportunity to appear and be heard in connection with the order of protection or restraining order and that the court must have made specific findings of fact in the order that the person committed a certain offense. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39. Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican).