SB 2566 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.
Latest: Feb 5, 2026 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1021
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How they voted
2 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 4/21/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no · 1 other
Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 4/21/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 1 |
| Republican | 7 | – |
How each member voted (10)
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Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/24/2026 Passed
8 yes · 0 no
Mar 24, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/24/2026 Passed
8 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 |
| Republican | 6 |
How each member voted (8)
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Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Full official history (21 actions)
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 2, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 4, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
- Mar 9, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
- Mar 9, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
- Mar 10, 2026SenateReset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 18, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
- Mar 23, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
- Mar 23, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
- Mar 24, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Apr 14, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
- Apr 14, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Apr 20, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Apr 21, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Apr 21, 2026SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Apr 22, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026
- Apr 22, 2026SenateSenate Reset on calendar for 4/23/2026
- Apr 23, 2026SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- Apr 24, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- May 26, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1021
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