HB 696·TN·house
Sexual Offenses - As introduced, establishes a sexual assault response team coordinator for the purpose of providing statewide training, support, and technical assistance to and oversight of sexual assault response teams. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 38.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 3, 2025
Sponsor: Gillespie
Latest Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Apr 15, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a Statewide Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator who will provide training, technical assistance, and oversight to local SARTs. The coordinator will be employed by the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence and will report annually to legislative leaders. Funding for the position comes from state grant money, and the program starts July 1, 2025.
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