Criminal Offenses

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, requires a person at the scene of an emergency to attempt to obtain emergency assistance for another whom the person knows is exposed to or has suffered serious bodily injury; creates a Class C misdemeanor offense for a knowing violation, punishable by fine only. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 1 and Title 40. [HB-2770]
As introduced, requires a person at the scene of an emergency to attempt to obtain emergency assistance for another whom the person knows is exposed to or has suffered serious bodily injury; creates a Class C misdemeanor offense for a knowing violation, punishable by fine only. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 1 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jerome Moon Filed For Intro. on 02/01/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, extends Class C misdemeanor offense for handling poisonous or dangerous snakes and reptiles in a manner that endangers other people to include handling poisonous or dangerous insects. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71. [HB-2749]
As introduced, extends Class C misdemeanor offense for handling poisonous or dangerous snakes and reptiles in a manner that endangers other people to include handling poisonous or dangerous insects. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Forgety Filed For Intro. on 02/01/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, adds a Class E felony offense for possession of a firearm if a person has previously been convicted of an offense for which the sentence was enhanced based upon certain factors. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 1. [SB-2219]
As introduced, adds a Class E felony offense for possession of a firearm if a person has previously been convicted of an offense for which the sentence was enhanced based upon certain factors. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 1.

  

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, requires a person at the scene of an emergency to attempt to obtain emergency assistance for another whom the person knows is exposed to or has suffered serious bodily injury; creates a Class C misdemeanor offense for a knowing violation, punishable by fine only. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 1 and Title 40. [HB-2470]
As introduced, requires a person at the scene of an emergency to attempt to obtain emergency assistance for another whom the person knows is exposed to or has suffered serious bodily injury; creates a Class C misdemeanor offense for a knowing violation, punishable by fine only. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 1 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bob Ramsey Failed In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 02/27/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes a person who has more than one conviction to petition on a one-time basis for expunction of up to two convictions, if each offense is otherwise eligible for expunction and if the offenses were two misdemeanors or one misdemeanor and one felony; clarifies that such persons are eligible for payment plan option extended to other petitioners. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101. [HB-2518]
As introduced, authorizes a person who has more than one conviction to petition on a one-time basis for expunction of up to two convictions, if each offense is otherwise eligible for expunction and if the offenses were two misdemeanors or one misdemeanor and one felony; clarifies that such persons are eligible for payment plan option extended to other petitioners. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 02/07/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, expands the offense of female genital mutilation; creates a civil cause of action for victims of female genital mutilation; expands the offenses of child abuse and endangerment to include female genital mutilation. - Amends TCA Section 28-3-104; Title 29, Chapter 34, Part 2; Title 36; Section 39-11-703; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4 and Title 40. [SB-2533]
As introduced, expands the offense of female genital mutilation; creates a civil cause of action for victims of female genital mutilation; expands the offenses of child abuse and endangerment to include female genital mutilation. - Amends TCA Section 28-3-104; Title 29, Chapter 34, Part 2; Title 36; Section 39-11-703; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4 and Title 40.

  

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, punishes the offense of promotion of prostitution as a Class D felony instead of Class E felony if the person being promoted has an intellectual disability. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5. [SB-2517]
As enacted, punishes the offense of promotion of prostitution as a Class D felony instead of Class E felony if the person being promoted has an intellectual disability. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey Pub. Ch. 1019 on 05/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, changes, from 500 feet to 150 meters, the distance within which a person must commit a disorderly or offensive act for a person to commit the Class B misdemeanor offense of interfering with a funeral or burial. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-2427]
As introduced, changes, from 500 feet to 150 meters, the distance within which a person must commit a disorderly or offensive act for a person to commit the Class B misdemeanor offense of interfering with a funeral or burial. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Green Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/21/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates new criminal offense of aggressive driving; penalty is a Class A misdemeanor or, if intent is to injure another person, a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55. [HB-2501]
As introduced, creates new criminal offense of aggressive driving; penalty is a Class A misdemeanor or, if intent is to injure another person, a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Towns Failed In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 03/27/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes a person who has more than one conviction to petition on a one-time basis for expunction of up to two convictions, if each offense is otherwise eligible for expunction and if the offenses were two misdemeanors or one misdemeanor and one felony; clarifies that such persons are eligible for payment plan option extended to other petitioners. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101. [SB-2550]
As introduced, authorizes a person who has more than one conviction to petition on a one-time basis for expunction of up to two convictions, if each offense is otherwise eligible for expunction and if the offenses were two misdemeanors or one misdemeanor and one felony; clarifies that such persons are eligible for payment plan option extended to other petitioners. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101.

  

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, permits the carry of a handgun by certain persons in areas of airports that are accessible to the public and outside of a secured area; creates misdemeanor offenses for violations of permitted carry at airports; permits carry of a handgun by certain persons on public transportation; preempts local regulations and postings that conflict. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 40; Title 42 and Title 64. [HB-2485]
As introduced, permits the carry of a handgun by certain persons in areas of airports that are accessible to the public and outside of a secured area; creates misdemeanor offenses for violations of permitted carry at airports; permits carry of a handgun by certain persons on public transportation; preempts local regulations and postings that conflict. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 40; Title 42 and Title 64.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Reedy Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Civil Justice Committee on 03/13/2018

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As introduced, extends Class C misdemeanor offense for handling poisonous or dangerous snakes and reptiles in a manner that endangers other people to include handling poisonous or dangerous insects. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71. [HB-2449]
As introduced, extends Class C misdemeanor offense for handling poisonous or dangerous snakes and reptiles in a manner that endangers other people to include handling poisonous or dangerous insects. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Forgety P1c. on 02/05/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103. [HB-2410]
As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dwayne Thompson Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 02/27/2018

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As introduced, permits the carry of a handgun by certain persons in areas of airports that are accessible to the public and outside of a secured area; creates misdemeanor offenses for violations of permitted carry at airports; permits carry of a handgun by certain persons on public transportation; preempts local regulations and postings that conflict. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 40; Title 42 and Title 64. [SB-2335]
As introduced, permits the carry of a handgun by certain persons in areas of airports that are accessible to the public and outside of a secured area; creates misdemeanor offenses for violations of permitted carry at airports; permits carry of a handgun by certain persons on public transportation; preempts local regulations and postings that conflict. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 40; Title 42 and Title 64.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Green Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/20/2018

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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. [HB-2553]
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: Sen. Dawn White P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 02/07/2018

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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. [HB-2393]
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: Rep. Larry Miller Failed In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 02/27/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103. [SB-2305]
As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.

  

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates a Class E felony, punishable by fine only, when a member of a local governmental body knowingly votes to approve an ordinance or resolution that expressly conflicts with state or federal law relative to immigration or historical memorials; violator also subject to removal from office. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 39. [SB-2578]
As introduced, creates a Class E felony, punishable by fine only, when a member of a local governmental body knowingly votes to approve an ordinance or resolution that expressly conflicts with state or federal law relative to immigration or historical memorials; violator also subject to removal from office. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 39.

  

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

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As introduced, creates new criminal offense of aggressive driving; penalty is a Class A misdemeanor or, if intent is to injure another person, a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55. [SB-2635]
As introduced, creates new criminal offense of aggressive driving; penalty is a Class A misdemeanor or, if intent is to injure another person, a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

  

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

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As introduced, changes, from 500 feet to 150 meters, the distance within which a person must commit a disorderly or offensive act for a person to commit the Class B misdemeanor offense of interfering with a funeral or burial. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-2586]
As introduced, changes, from 500 feet to 150 meters, the distance within which a person must commit a disorderly or offensive act for a person to commit the Class B misdemeanor offense of interfering with a funeral or burial. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 03/08/2018

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