HB17 — Children - As introduced, establishes a presumption that a minor who is the victim of a sexual offense or engaged in prostitution held a reasonable belief that the use of force is immediately necessary to avoid imminent death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39.

HB17 — Children - As introduced, establishes a presumption that a minor who is the victim of a sexual offense or engaged in prostitution held a reasonable belief that the use of force is immediately necessary to avoid imminent death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39. · Informed CitizenryHB17 amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 39 to establish a legal presumption regarding the use of force by minors. Under the proposed law, if a minor uses force intended or likely to cause death…Open in Informed Citizenry