House Bill 1624, also known as Senate Bill 1717, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding domestic abuse laws. The bill modifies Section 39-13-113 by replacing subdivision (i)(1) to clarify that it is an offense to knowingly violate a no contact order issued either prior to a defendant's release on bond after arrest for a criminal offense involving a domestic abuse victim or as part of a defendant's sentence or conditions of probation or parole following conviction for such an offense.

Additionally, the bill updates Section 39-13-113(i)(2) by changing the term "arrested" to "arrested or convicted," thereby broadening the scope of the law to include violations that occur after a conviction. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the state's commitment to addressing domestic abuse more effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-13-113, 39-13-113(i)(2)