TN HB2317 2026

Creates felony crimes for grooming minors or mentally compromised people, including electronic solicitation

Date of Vote: April 23, 2026

Chamber of Origin: House

As enacted, provides that a person commits the offense of grooming of a minor when the person engages in a course of grooming conduct directed at a minor with the specific intent to commit, or facilitate the commission by another person of, a sexual offense or violent sexual offense against the minor; or to cause or induce the minor to engage in simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive or sexual activity; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

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Tom HatcherState SenateTennessee
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Rusty CroweState SenateTennessee
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Robert HarshbargerState SenateTennessee
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Becky MasseyState SenateTennessee
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Richard BriggsState SenateTennessee
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Jessie SealState SenateTennessee
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Heidi CampbellState SenateTennessee
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