Criminal Offenses

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, enhances the penalty for destruction or alteration of governmental records from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-502] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, enhances the penalty for destruction or alteration of governmental records from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Pub. Ch. 495 on 05/29/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, adds to the definition of "unconsented contact" under the offense of stalking that the defendant attempts to give or gives the victim gifts for the purpose of allowing the defendant contact with the victim. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-847] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, adds to the definition of "unconsented contact" under the offense of stalking that the defendant attempts to give or gives the victim gifts for the purpose of allowing the defendant contact with the victim. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Whitson Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Judiciary on 03/20/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, enacts the "Leigh Ann Act," which creates a Class A misdemeanor of violating a no contact order issued to a domestic violence victim as part of a disposition in any criminal court. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-113. [HB-1340] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, enacts the "Leigh Ann Act," which creates a Class A misdemeanor of violating a no contact order issued to a domestic violence victim as part of a disposition in any criminal court. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-113.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 393 on 05/15/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-8005] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Pub. Ch. 3 on 08/27/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-8005] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 3 on 08/27/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for theft of property that includes a firearm valued at less than $2,500 from a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony, as applicable based on the value, to a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [HB-825] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, increases the penalty for theft of property that includes a firearm valued at less than $2,500 from a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony, as applicable based on the value, to a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Placed On S/c Cal Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee For 4/29/2019 on 04/24/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for theft of property that includes a firearm valued at less than $2,500 from a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony, as applicable based on the value, to a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-681] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, increases the penalty for theft of property that includes a firearm valued at less than $2,500 from a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony, as applicable based on the value, to a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire Action Deferred In Senate Finance, Ways & Means To Next Calendar on 06/18/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for theft of property that includes a firearm valued at less than $2,500 from a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony, as applicable based on the value, to a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-681] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, increases the penalty for theft of property that includes a firearm valued at less than $2,500 from a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony, as applicable based on the value, to a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire Action Deferred In Senate Finance, Ways & Means To Next Calendar on 06/18/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment when committed from within a motor vehicle; requires the court to revoke a defendant's license for up to one year following any period of confinement imposed; requires that a motor vehicle used in a second or subsequent offense be seized and forfeited. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40. [SB-742] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment when committed from within a motor vehicle; requires the court to revoke a defendant's license for up to one year following any period of confinement imposed; requires that a motor vehicle used in a second or subsequent offense be seized and forfeited. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Kyle Action Deferred In Senate Judiciary Committee To 12/1/2020 on 06/09/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, creates the Class C felony offense of communicating a threat of public harm; authorizes juvenile detention for juveniles communicating a threat of public harm. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-597] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, creates the Class C felony offense of communicating a threat of public harm; authorizes juvenile detention for juveniles communicating a threat of public harm. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe Engrossed; Ready For Transmission To House on 05/02/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the age to access or use tobacco and vapor products from 18 to 21 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-1459] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
As introduced, increases the age to access or use tobacco and vapor products from 18 to 21 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant Returned To The Clerk's Desk. on 04/16/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, increases the punishment for a conviction of aggravated rape of a child from "15 to 60 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000" to "life in prison without the possibility of parole." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-290] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, increases the punishment for a conviction of aggravated rape of a child from "15 to 60 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000" to "life in prison without the possibility of parole." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Briggs Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 211 on 05/01/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, redefines "public place" for purposes of the offense of indecent exposure; includes a restroom, locker room, dressing room, or shower, designated for multi-person, single-sex use. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-1151] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, redefines "public place" for purposes of the offense of indecent exposure; includes a restroom, locker room, dressing room, or shower, designated for multi-person, single-sex use. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dennis Powers Pub. Ch. 251 on 05/09/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony for the failure to report known or suspected child sexual abuse. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1. [HB-1424] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, increases the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony for the failure to report known or suspected child sexual abuse. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant Reset On Final Cal. Of Calendar & Rules Committee on 06/17/2020

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As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment when committed from within a motor vehicle; requires the court to revoke a defendant's license for up to one year following any period of confinement imposed; requires that a motor vehicle used in a second or subsequent offense be seized and forfeited. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40. [HB-1417] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment when committed from within a motor vehicle; requires the court to revoke a defendant's license for up to one year following any period of confinement imposed; requires that a motor vehicle used in a second or subsequent offense be seized and forfeited. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Towns Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 05/27/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, creates the Class C felony offense of reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm into a parade, religious service, concert, athletic event, political event, educational event, or into any other group of 25 or more people who are lawfully assembled. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. [HB-135] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, creates the Class C felony offense of reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm into a parade, religious service, concert, athletic event, political event, educational event, or into any other group of 25 or more people who are lawfully assembled. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Love Placed On S/c Cal Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee For 6/15/2020 on 06/10/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits a court from sentencing a defendant convicted of first degree murder to death if the defendant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the offense, the defendant had a severe mental illness. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-1455] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Mental Health ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, prohibits a court from sentencing a defendant convicted of first degree murder to death if the defendant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the offense, the defendant had a severe mental illness. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons Rec. For Pass. If Am., Ref. To Calendar & Rules Committee on 03/11/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the fines for persons failing to operate their vehicles according to law when coming upon certain vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 55. [HB-1322] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
As introduced, increases the fines for persons failing to operate their vehicles according to law when coming upon certain vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rick Eldridge Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Safety & Funding Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 05/28/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, classifies knowingly damaging farm equipment by means of fire or explosion as arson, a Class C felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3. [SB-2884] [Agriculture ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, classifies knowingly damaging farm equipment by means of fire or explosion as arson, a Class C felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Pub. Ch. 810 on 07/22/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, creates the offense of negligently, by act or omission, engaging in conduct that places a child in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-2889] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, creates the offense of negligently, by act or omission, engaging in conduct that places a child in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020

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