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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The bill defines grooming as any pattern of communication or conduct by an adult aimed at a minor or mentally compromised person to facilitate sexual contact, simulated sexual contact, or exploitation. It makes such conduct a felony, with harsher classes for younger victims, mentally compromised victims, repeat offenders, or those in positions of trust. The law also applies to conduct that originates outside Tennessee but targets a resident.

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