HB1953Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, relative to protective orders.
Introduced by Esther Helton-Haynes, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, removes from the offense of violation of a protective order or restraining order the requirement that the person violating the order must have had an opportunity to appear and be heard in connection with the order of protection or restraining order and that the court must have made specific findings of fact in the order that the person committed a certain offense. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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