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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCalmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 472
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
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