Criminal Offenses

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, establishes a defense to prosecution for the possession of marijuana in an amount not to exceed one ounce by declaring such possession is justified if possessed for the treatment of certain provable medical conditions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40. [HB-1700]
As introduced, establishes a defense to prosecution for the possession of marijuana in an amount not to exceed one ounce by declaring such possession is justified if possessed for the treatment of certain provable medical conditions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Love P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee-- Health on 01/24/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, revises various provisions of the Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-113. [SB-1717]
As enacted, revises various provisions of the Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-113.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey Pub. Ch. 993 on 05/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, makes changes to definitions and descriptions of conduct for which new home contractors and home improvement services providers may bear civil and criminal responsibility. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14. [SB-1734]
As enacted, makes changes to definitions and descriptions of conduct for which new home contractors and home improvement services providers may bear civil and criminal responsibility. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Pub. Ch. 547 on 03/13/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, designates as a Class A misdemeanor aggravated assault a knowing act to cause physical injury to an employee of a utility; sets an enhanced maximum fine of $15,000. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 65, Chapter 35. [HB-1773]
As introduced, designates as a Class A misdemeanor aggravated assault a knowing act to cause physical injury to an employee of a utility; sets an enhanced maximum fine of $15,000. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 65, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Whitson Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Criminal Justice Committee on 03/07/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Stolen Valor Act" by creating the crime of fraudulently representing that a person is a member of a branch of the armed services or the recipient of certain military awards for the purpose of obtaining property, money, or services to which the person is not otherwise entitled. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-1779]
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Stolen Valor Act" by creating the crime of fraudulently representing that a person is a member of a branch of the armed services or the recipient of certain military awards for the purpose of obtaining property, money, or services to which the person is not otherwise entitled. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Criminal Justice Committee on 03/28/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, makes changes to definitions and descriptions of conduct for which new home contractors and home improvement services providers may bear civil and criminal responsibility. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14. [HB-1771]
As enacted, makes changes to definitions and descriptions of conduct for which new home contractors and home improvement services providers may bear civil and criminal responsibility. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Dunn Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 547 on 03/13/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, designates as a Class A misdemeanor aggravated assault a knowing act to cause physical injury to an employee of a utility; sets an enhanced maximum fine of $15,000. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 65, Chapter 35. [SB-1752]
As introduced, designates as a Class A misdemeanor aggravated assault a knowing act to cause physical injury to an employee of a utility; sets an enhanced maximum fine of $15,000. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 65, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 2/21/2018 on 02/21/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, classifies as second degree murder the killing of another by unlawful distribution or unlawful delivery or unlawful dispensation of fentanyl or carfentanil, when those substances alone, or in combination with any scheduled controlled substance, including controlled substance analogs, are the proximate cause of the death of the user. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-210. [SB-1787]
As enacted, classifies as second degree murder the killing of another by unlawful distribution or unlawful delivery or unlawful dispensation of fentanyl or carfentanil, when those substances alone, or in combination with any scheduled controlled substance, including controlled substance analogs, are the proximate cause of the death of the user. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-210.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager Pub. Ch. 995 on 05/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "2018 Second Amendment Protections Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70. [HB-1833]
As introduced, enacts the "2018 Second Amendment Protections Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jimmy Matlock Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee Of Civil Justice Committee on 02/28/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, increases from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor the offense of assault by offensive or provocative contact if accomplished by causing bodily fluids to make physical contact with another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. [HB-1864]
As introduced, increases from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor the offense of assault by offensive or provocative contact if accomplished by causing bodily fluids to make physical contact with another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bud Hulsey Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 02/13/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Stolen Valor Act" by creating the crime of fraudulently representing that a person is a member of a branch of the armed services or the recipient of certain military awards for the purpose of obtaining property, money, or services to which the person is not otherwise entitled. - Amends TCA Title 39. [SB-1829]
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Stolen Valor Act" by creating the crime of fraudulently representing that a person is a member of a branch of the armed services or the recipient of certain military awards for the purpose of obtaining property, money, or services to which the person is not otherwise entitled. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe Sponsor(s) Added. on 02/13/2018

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As introduced, increases from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor the offense of assault by offensive or provocative contact if accomplished by causing bodily fluids to make physical contact with another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. [SB-1872]
As introduced, increases from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor the offense of assault by offensive or provocative contact if accomplished by causing bodily fluids to make physical contact with another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 01/31/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits a person not acting under color of law from intercepting a wire, oral, or electronic communication unless the person is a party to the communication and all parties to the communication have given consent, rather than one party's consent. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 6, Part 3. [SB-1917]
As introduced, prohibits a person not acting under color of law from intercepting a wire, oral, or electronic communication unless the person is a party to the communication and all parties to the communication have given consent, rather than one party's consent. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 6, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 01/31/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, reduces from 45 days to 40 days after a final judgment the amount of time within which a court clerk must notify the TBI of a conviction for an offense that requires the offender to be placed on the drug offender registry. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53. [HB-1954]
As introduced, reduces from 45 days to 40 days after a final judgment the amount of time within which a court clerk must notify the TBI of a conviction for an offense that requires the offender to be placed on the drug offender registry. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Antonio Parkinson Placed On Cal. Criminal Justice Committee For 4/2/2018 on 03/28/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, reduces from 45 days to 40 days after a final judgment the amount of time within which a court clerk must notify the TBI of a conviction for an offense that requires the offender to be placed on the drug offender registry. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53. [SB-1934]
As introduced, reduces from 45 days to 40 days after a final judgment the amount of time within which a court clerk must notify the TBI of a conviction for an offense that requires the offender to be placed on the drug offender registry. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/01/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "2018 Second Amendment Protections Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70. [SB-1953]
As introduced, enacts the "2018 Second Amendment Protections Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/01/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, abolishes the TBI drug chemistry unit drug testing fund and the TBI toxicology unit intoxicant testing fund; provides for funds collected from the drug testing fee and the blood alcohol or drug concentration test fee being directed to the general fund to be used as appropriated by the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 15; Title 39, Chapter 16; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 40, Chapter 35; Title 55; Title 63; Title 69, Chapter 9 and Title 70. [SB-1974]
As enacted, abolishes the TBI drug chemistry unit drug testing fund and the TBI toxicology unit intoxicant testing fund; provides for funds collected from the drug testing fee and the blood alcohol or drug concentration test fee being directed to the general fund to be used as appropriated by the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 15; Title 39, Chapter 16; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 40, Chapter 35; Title 55; Title 63; Title 69, Chapter 9 and Title 70.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1044 on 05/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, requires that signs used for posting prohibitions on the possessions of firearms on a premises be permanently affixed to the locations where the signs are posted. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1359. [SB-2106]
As introduced, requires that signs used for posting prohibitions on the possessions of firearms on a premises be permanently affixed to the locations where the signs are posted. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1359.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/05/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates Class A misdemeanor offense for owner of a firearm to fail to report to law enforcement within five days any knowledge or reasonable cause to believe the theft of the owner's firearm has occurred. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40. [SB-2086]
As introduced, creates Class A misdemeanor offense for owner of a firearm to fail to report to law enforcement within five days any knowledge or reasonable cause to believe the theft of the owner's firearm has occurred. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Kyle Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/05/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, increases from $2,500 to $3,500 the fine for misdemeanor reckless endangerment; clarifies that punishment may consist of the fine, imprisonment, or both. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103. [SB-2195]
As introduced, increases from $2,500 to $3,500 the fine for misdemeanor reckless endangerment; clarifies that punishment may consist of the fine, imprisonment, or both. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/27/2018

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