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

HB 45: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, increases the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony for a person who commits child abuse by knowingly treating a child between 9 and 17 in such a manner as to inflict injury. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2025: Pub. Ch. 472

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HB 45 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on December 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, increases the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony for a person who commits child abuse by knowingly treating a child between 9 and 17 in such a manner as to inflict injury. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Jake McCalmon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Pub. Ch. 472.

HB 45: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, increases the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony for a person who commits child abuse by knowingly treating a child between 9 and 17 in such a manner as to inflict injury. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

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