Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1352: Sentencing - As enacted, provides that if the victim in an aggravated sexual battery was less than 18 or was mentally defective, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless, then such battery remains a Class B felony, and the defendant must be punished as a Range II offender; provides that the sentence imposed upon the defendant may, if appropriate, be within Range III but in no case lower than Range II. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1352 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sentencing - As enacted, provides that if the victim in an aggravated sexual battery was less than 18 or was mentally defective, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless, then such battery remains a Class B felony, and the defendant must be punished as a Range II offender; provides that the sentence imposed upon the defendant may, if appropriate, be within Range III but in no case lower than Range II. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5. Primary sponsor: Mary Littleton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 375.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Littleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 375
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Comp. SB subst.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/9/2025
- Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 4/2/2025
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 4/2/2025
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