HB-2450: As introduced, requires that a person convicted of the offense of aggravated assault involving the use of a deadly weapon to be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided if the violation was committed by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.
Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Camper
Placed On S/c Cal Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee For 6/15/2020 on 06/10/2020
You have voted HB-2450: As introduced, requires that a person convicted of the offense of aggravated assault involving the use of a deadly weapon to be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided if the violation was committed by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13..
SB-2274: As introduced, authorizes a handgun permit holder to notify the department of safety of a change of address through electronic means. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020
You have voted SB-2274: As introduced, authorizes a handgun permit holder to notify the department of safety of a change of address through electronic means. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55..
HB-2426: As introduced, increases the penalty for failure of a driver involved in a motor vehicle accident to stop at the scene of the accident from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony when the person knew or should have known that the accident resulted in injury. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bo Mitchell
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 05/27/2020
You have voted HB-2426: As introduced, increases the penalty for failure of a driver involved in a motor vehicle accident to stop at the scene of the accident from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony when the person knew or should have known that the accident resulted in injury. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55..
SB-2329: As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor the penalty for health officers or other individuals violating certain laws with regard to sexually transmitted diseases. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 40 and Title 68, Chapter 10.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Kyle
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020
You have voted SB-2329: As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor the penalty for health officers or other individuals violating certain laws with regard to sexually transmitted diseases. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 40 and Title 68, Chapter 10..
HB-2353: As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor the penalty for health officers or other individuals violating certain laws with regard to sexually transmitted diseases. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 40 and Title 68, Chapter 10.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/06/2020
You have voted HB-2353: As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor the penalty for health officers or other individuals violating certain laws with regard to sexually transmitted diseases. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 40 and Title 68, Chapter 10..
SB-2273: As introduced, raises the permissible fine for aggravated assault to no more than $15,000, in addition to any authorized term of imprisonment. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020
You have voted SB-2273: As introduced, raises the permissible fine for aggravated assault to no more than $15,000, in addition to any authorized term of imprisonment. - Amends TCA Title 39..
HB-2391: As introduced, makes various changes to the process for restoration of voting rights, including requiring an inmate's voting rights to be automatically restored upon completion of the sentence imposed. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 05/27/2020
You have voted HB-2391: As introduced, makes various changes to the process for restoration of voting rights, including requiring an inmate's voting rights to be automatically restored upon completion of the sentence imposed. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29..
HB-2397: As introduced, provides that a person's use of force in self-defense is not justified if the person was engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or Class A misdemeanor, rather than unlawful activity, at the time of the use of force. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Byrd
Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 06/08/2020
You have voted HB-2397: As introduced, provides that a person's use of force in self-defense is not justified if the person was engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or Class A misdemeanor, rather than unlawful activity, at the time of the use of force. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611..
SB-2275: As introduced, requires an agent or officer of the Tennessee bureau of investigation, in addition to a law enforcement officer, to provide a minor with the Tennessee human trafficking resource center hotline and release the minor to a parent's or guardian's custody or transport the minor to a shelter when the minor is taken into custody for suspicion of committing the offense of prostitution. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020
You have voted SB-2275: As introduced, requires an agent or officer of the Tennessee bureau of investigation, in addition to a law enforcement officer, to provide a minor with the Tennessee human trafficking resource center hotline and release the minor to a parent's or guardian's custody or transport the minor to a shelter when the minor is taken into custody for suspicion of committing the offense of prostitution. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71..
SB-2208: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of, with the intent to cause harm, disclosing the address or location of a family violence shelter; provides certain exceptions to the offense. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 6.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020
You have voted SB-2208: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of, with the intent to cause harm, disclosing the address or location of a family violence shelter; provides certain exceptions to the offense. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 6..
HB-2303: 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: Rep. Paul Sherrell
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 810 on 07/22/2020
You have voted HB-2303: 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..
HB-2293: As introduced, creates the offense of mail theft, which is intentionally obtaining mail from another person's mailbox or premises without the consent of the addressee and with the intent to deprive the addressee of the mail. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry Sexton
Rec. For Pass. If Am., Ref. To Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 02/26/2020
You have voted HB-2293: As introduced, creates the offense of mail theft, which is intentionally obtaining mail from another person's mailbox or premises without the consent of the addressee and with the intent to deprive the addressee of the mail. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14..
HB-2258: As introduced, specifies that theft of property is a Class E felony if the property obtained is a firearm worth less than $2,500. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-105.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver
Placed On S/c Cal Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee For 6/15/2020 on 06/10/2020
You have voted HB-2258: As introduced, specifies that theft of property is a Class E felony if the property obtained is a firearm worth less than $2,500. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-105..
HB-2260: As introduced, adds a sentence enhancement factor for the offense of reckless endangerment if the victim of the offense was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other specified person in the performance of an official duty and the defendant knew or should have known that the victim was such an officer or employee. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-114.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant
Placed On S/c Cal Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee For 6/15/2020 on 06/10/2020
You have voted HB-2260: As introduced, adds a sentence enhancement factor for the offense of reckless endangerment if the victim of the offense was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other specified person in the performance of an official duty and the defendant knew or should have known that the victim was such an officer or employee. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-114..
HB-2218: As introduced, creates a Class D felony for a person to knowingly and with unlawful intent possess a telecommunication device while present in any penal institution without the express written consent of the chief administrator of the institution. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/06/2020
You have voted HB-2218: As introduced, creates a Class D felony for a person to knowingly and with unlawful intent possess a telecommunication device while present in any penal institution without the express written consent of the chief administrator of the institution. - Amends TCA Title 39..
HB-2280: As introduced, requires an agent or officer of the Tennessee bureau of investigation, in addition to a law enforcement officer, to provide a minor with the Tennessee human trafficking resource center hotline and release the minor to a parent's or guardian's custody or transport the minor to a shelter when the minor is taken into custody for suspicion of committing the offense of prostitution. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Curcio
Placed On S/c Cal Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee For 6/15/2020 on 06/11/2020
You have voted HB-2280: As introduced, requires an agent or officer of the Tennessee bureau of investigation, in addition to a law enforcement officer, to provide a minor with the Tennessee human trafficking resource center hotline and release the minor to a parent's or guardian's custody or transport the minor to a shelter when the minor is taken into custody for suspicion of committing the offense of prostitution. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71..
HB-2205: As introduced, creates a criminal offense for an owner of a dangerous dog to not have a valid policy of insurance insuring the owner against liability for injuries inflicted by the dog; authorizes a law enforcement officer to, without a warrant, request a person to provide proof of the insurance requirement or be subject to arrest. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 44 and Title 56.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry Sexton
Assigned To S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee on 02/10/2020
You have voted HB-2205: As introduced, creates a criminal offense for an owner of a dangerous dog to not have a valid policy of insurance insuring the owner against liability for injuries inflicted by the dog; authorizes a law enforcement officer to, without a warrant, request a person to provide proof of the insurance requirement or be subject to arrest. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 44 and Title 56..
SB-2191: As introduced, specifies that theft of property is a Class E felony if the property obtained is a firearm worth less than $2,500. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-105.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Reset On Final Calendar Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/10/2020
You have voted SB-2191: As introduced, specifies that theft of property is a Class E felony if the property obtained is a firearm worth less than $2,500. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-105..
SB-2193: As introduced, adds a sentence enhancement factor for the offense of reckless endangerment if the victim of the offense was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other specified person in the performance of an official duty and the defendant knew or should have known that the victim was such an officer or employee. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-114.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson
Recommended For Passage, Refer To Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 03/10/2020
You have voted SB-2193: As introduced, adds a sentence enhancement factor for the offense of reckless endangerment if the victim of the offense was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other specified person in the performance of an official duty and the defendant knew or should have known that the victim was such an officer or employee. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-114..