Elder Abuse - As introduced, requires the court to set a date for a deposition to preserve testimony in a case in which an alleged offense against an elderly or vulnerable adult has been committed within 45 days, rather than 60 days, of the filing of the original motion to preserve testimony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 71.
SB 2666 shortens the deadline for courts to schedule depositions in elder abuse cases from 60 to 45 days after a motion to preserve testimony is filed. This applies specifically to cases involving alleged offenses against elderly or vulnerable adults under Tennessee law. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 39-15-504 and 71 to implement this timeline change. It directly affects courts, prosecutors, and defense attorneys handling these cases by requiring faster scheduling. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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