Sexual Offenses - As introduced, revises the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child, including the required number of victims, required number of incidents of sexual abuse, and time frame within which the incidents must have occurred. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Summary
The bill changes the legal definition of continuous sexual abuse to require at least three separate abuse incidents involving one or more minor children, with at least one incident occurring in the county where the charge is filed and one on or after July 1 2026. It also sets the offense to apply when the abuse spans 30 days or more and requires a unanimous jury finding. The changes become effective on July 1 2026 and apply only to conduct after that date.
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