Criminal Offenses - As introduced, removes from the offense of violation of a protective order or restraining order the requirement that the person violating the order must have had an opportunity to appear and be heard in connection with the order of protection or restraining order and that the court must have made specific findings of fact in the order that the person committed a certain offense. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.

SB 2049 removes specific procedural requirements for charging violations of protective orders in Tennessee. It eliminates the need for courts to have made prior specific findings of fact about the violator’s opportunity to be heard, or to document that the violator committed a specific offense. This change directly affects individuals accused of violating protective orders and the courts processing those cases, streamlining the legal process. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 39-13-113 and 39-17-1316 and takes effect July 1, 2026.