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.
SB-11: General Provisions
Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi
Scheduled For Consideration (06/30/2017) on 06/30/2017
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.
HB-5040: Explosives And Fireworks
Sponsored by: Rep. Arthur Corvese
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 02/01/2017
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.
SB-799: Sexual Assault
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Crowley
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/09/2017
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.
SB-798: Children
Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi
Effective Without Governor's Signature on 07/06/2017
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.
SB-764: Sexual Assault
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Crowley
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/09/2017
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.
HB-6040: Weapons
Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/25/2017
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.
HB-6039: Weapons
Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/25/2017
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
You have voted 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..
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.
SB-664: Weapons
Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 06/06/2017
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
You have voted 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..
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
You have voted 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..
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
You have voted 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..
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 exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy
Pub. Ch. 416 on 05/23/2017
You have voted 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 exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8..
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
You have voted 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..