SB1717Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to domestic abuse.
Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, creates a criminal offense of knowingly violating a no contact order issued as part of a defendant's sentence or conditions of probation or parole following conviction for certain criminal offenses in which the alleged victim of the offense is a domestic abuse victim; punishes a violation as a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 949
May 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · April 8, 2026
7
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | No |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| London Lamar | 33 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Judiciary Committee on 4/8/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 949
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