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

HB 2317: Sexual Offenses - As enacted, provides that a person commits the offense of grooming of a minor when the person engages in a course of grooming conduct directed at a minor with the specific intent to commit, or facilitate the commission by another person of, a sexual offense or violent sexual offense against the minor; or to cause or induce the minor to engage in simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive or sexual activity; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Enacted Last action May 26, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1021

Plain-language summary

HB 2317 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual Offenses - As enacted, provides that a person commits the offense of grooming of a minor when the person engages in a course of grooming conduct directed at a minor with the specific intent to commit, or facilitate the commission by another person of, a sexual offense or violent sexual offense against the minor; or to cause or induce the minor to engage in simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive or sexual activity; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Jody Barrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1021.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jody Barrett (Republican).