Criminal Offenses

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Explosives And Fireworks; Health And Safety - Fireworks And Pyrotechnics [HB-5099]
Makes the use of display or aerial fireworks after 12:00 a.m. or before 7:00 a.m. a civil violation with a fine of $75.00.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Arthur Corvese Committee Heard on 06/22/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

General Provisions [SB-11]
Clarifies what constitutes a felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor and also amends the penalties for certain criminal offenses involving assault and larceny, based on the value of property stolen.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Scheduled For Consideration (06/30/2017) on 06/30/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Criminal Injuries Compensation [SB-7]
Amends provisions of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Scheduled For Consideration (06/30/2017) on 06/30/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Weapons [HB-5067]
Prohibits persons convicted of certain offenses involving domestic violence from owning or possessing firearms.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Blazejewski Scheduled For Hearing And/or Consideration on 05/05/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Explosives And Fireworks [HB-5040]
Prohibits the use of certain fireworks, other than by lawfully issued permit, anytime other than between the dates of June 30 and July 9.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Arthur Corvese Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 02/01/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Theft, Embezzlement, False Pretenses, And Misappropriation [HB-5004]
Enhances the penalty for larceny of property or money with a value in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) when committed from an unattached building on the premises of a dwelling house.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 02/01/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Weapons [SB-840]
Limits the issuances of pistol and revolver carry permits to the office of the attorney general.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Louis Dipalma Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 06/06/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Fraud And False Dealing [SB-835]
Criminalize residential mortgage fraud and extend the statute of limitations for certain offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Signed By Governor on 07/05/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Sexual Assault [SB-799]
Increases the minimum penalty for first degree sexual assault from ten (10) to twenty (20) years. The act would also create a category of cases wherein the first ten (10) years of any sentence be ineligible for the benefits of deferment or suspension.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/09/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Children [SB-798]
Clarifies that the jurisdiction for violations of §11-9-1.5 ("electronically disseminating indecent material to minors prohibited") is vested in the superior court.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Effective Without Governor's Signature on 07/06/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Sexual Assault [SB-764]
Defines any act of sexual penetration or contact performed by an individual with supervisory or disciplinary power, or who is in a position of authority, upon a person nineteen (19) years of age or younger, as sexual assault.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/09/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Weapons [HB-6040]
Authorizes the attorney general to enter into agreements with other states and counties from other states to recognize and give reciprocity to concealed weapon permit holders allowing them to carry concealed weapons in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/25/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Weapons [HB-6039]
Sets forth the application requirements for concealed carry permits for firearms, provides an appellate procedure if the application is denied and makes those records exempt from the Access to Public Records Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/25/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, establishes what constitutes a reasonable expectation of privacy for purposes of the offense of unlawful photographing in violation of privacy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [HB-1140]
As enacted, establishes what constitutes a reasonable expectation of privacy for purposes of the offense of unlawful photographing in violation of privacy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Pub. Ch. 866 on 05/08/2018

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Weapons [SB-664]
Makes numerous changes to the procedures regarding the issuance of concealed carry permits, the fees associated with their issuance, and the public records accessible by the public in relating thereto.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 06/06/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor the penalty for certain offenses related to tobacco product sales and packaging. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. [SB-937]
As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor the penalty for certain offenses related to tobacco product sales and packaging. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/13/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates Class A or B misdemeanor of intentionally commanding, inducing, compelling, or otherwise causing, including by use of threats, violence, or bullying, another to join a criminal gang; states that prosecution shall not require conviction of the other person for a criminal gang offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Section 40-35-121. [SB-882]
As introduced, creates Class A or B misdemeanor of intentionally commanding, inducing, compelling, or otherwise causing, including by use of threats, violence, or bullying, another to join a criminal gang; states that prosecution shall not require conviction of the other person for a criminal gang offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Section 40-35-121.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/13/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor of using or claiming to have a false academic degree for the purpose of obtaining an honor, prize, award, or other recognition for which a certain degree is required. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-1023]
As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor of using or claiming to have a false academic degree for the purpose of obtaining an honor, prize, award, or other recognition for which a certain degree is required. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/13/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, creates the Class C misdemeanor, punishable only by a fine of up to $50.00, for a person to knowingly operate a motor vehicle in any marked school zone in this state, when a warning flasher or flashers are in operation, and talk on a hand-held mobile telephone while the vehicle is in motion; makes it a delinquent act, punishable only by a fine of up to $50.00, for a person under the age of 18 to operate a motor vehicle and talk on a mobile phone that is equipped with a hands-free device while the vehicle is in motion; creates certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-954]
As enacted, creates the Class C misdemeanor, punishable only by a fine of up to $50.00, for a person to knowingly operate a motor vehicle in any marked school zone in this state, when a warning flasher or flashers are in operation, and talk on a hand-held mobile telephone while the vehicle is in motion; makes it a delinquent act, punishable only by a fine of up to $50.00, for a person under the age of 18 to operate a motor vehicle and talk on a mobile phone that is equipped with a hands-free device while the vehicle is in motion; creates certain (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Pub. Ch. 416 on 05/23/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, revises the punishment for the assaultive offenses under certain circumstances; revises provisions governing the reporting of conduct by an inmate against a correctional officer, guard, jailer, or other full-time employee of a penal institution, local jail, or workhouse, that would constitute an assault. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-1028]
As enacted, revises the punishment for the assaultive offenses under certain circumstances; revises provisions governing the reporting of conduct by an inmate against a correctional officer, guard, jailer, or other full-time employee of a penal institution, local jail, or workhouse, that would constitute an assault. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kelly Keisling Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 925 on 05/18/2018

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