Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 792: Sexual Offenses - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Sexual Violence Justice Act," making various changes to the requirements for investigating sexual offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 67.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 792 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual Offenses - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Sexual Violence Justice Act," making various changes to the requirements for investigating sexual offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 67. Primary sponsor: Aftyn Behn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Def. to Summer Study in Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftyn Behn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Def. to Summer Study in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
- Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee - Government Operations for Review
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction