Tennessee · 114
SB 2566
Sexual Offenses - 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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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee SB 2566 establishes the offense of grooming of a minor, defined as engaging in a course of conduct directed at a minor with the specific intent to commit or facilitate a sexual or violent sexual offense, or to induce the minor to engage in patently offensive simulated sexual activity. The bill amends Title 39 and Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to include these provisions.
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Sponsors
- Janice Bowling Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Apr 21, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 24, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |