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

HB 2099: Evidence - As introduced, adds a rebuttable presumption that the criteria for a child victim to testify by two-way closed circuit television in a criminal matter involving certain offenses are met if the child is under 13 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 7 and Title 39.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2099 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Evidence - As introduced, adds a rebuttable presumption that the criteria for a child victim to testify by two-way closed circuit television in a criminal matter involving certain offenses are met if the child is under 13 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 7 and Title 39. Primary sponsor: Todd Warner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Warner (Republican).