Domestic Violence - As introduced, enacts "Katherine's Law"; creates the offense of aggravated domestic assault, which is a Class B felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Summary

HB 2153 adds the crime of aggravated domestic assault, defined as an assault on a domestic abuse victim that involves a deadly weapon or strangulation and causes serious injury or death. The offense is a Class B felony and will take effect on July 1, 2026. The bill amends Tennessee’s criminal code and is currently referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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