Bill Sponsors: TN HB0407 | 2009-2010 | 106th General Assembly
Bill Title: As introduced, increases the age of a child for purposes of certain sexual offenses committed against children from age 13 to age 16; requires any child sexual predator, child rapist, or any person convicted of a violation of § 39-13-531 who has a prior conviction for certain sexual offenses to be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole; requires that a defendant's bail be at least $30,000 if the defendant is charged with a violation of a sexual offense and the victim is less than 16 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 11.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Failed) 2009-02-11 - Withdrawn. [HB0407 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Failed) 2009-02-11 - Withdrawn. [HB0407 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Sponsors
Name | Type | Sponsorship | District | Financial | Encyclopedia | Biography |
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Representative Joe Pitts [D] | Sponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-067 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |