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

HB 361: Orders of Protection - As enacted, expands the courts in Shelby County that can hear a petition for an order of protection to include a criminal court when the criminal court is hearing a criminal matter involving a domestic abuse victim, sexual assault victim, or stalking victim; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 18 and Title 36.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 246

Plain-language summary

HB 361 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Orders of Protection - As enacted, expands the courts in Shelby County that can hear a petition for an order of protection to include a criminal court when the criminal court is hearing a criminal matter involving a domestic abuse victim, sexual assault victim, or stalking victim; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 18 and Title 36. Primary sponsor: Antonio Parkinson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 246.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Antonio Parkinson (Democratic).