Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 679: Sexual Offenses - As enacted, provides that when the victim of a sexually oriented crime is a minor, the consent of a parent or guardian is not required for the victim to receive a forensic medical examination. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 679 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual Offenses - As enacted, provides that when the victim of a sexually oriented crime is a minor, the consent of a parent or guardian is not required for the victim to receive a forensic medical examination. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Pub. Ch. 597.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Freeman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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. 597
- Effective date(s) 03/18/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- H. concurred in S. am. no. 2 Ayes 91, Nays 0 PNV 0 HB0679
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- H. Placed on Message Calendar for 3/5/2026
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA 0484)
- Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 1
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/23/2026
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