Criminal Offenses

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment when committed from within a motor vehicle; permits a motor vehicle used in an offense to be seized and forfeited; requires the court to revoke a defendant's license for one year following any period of confinement imposed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40. [SB-881]
As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment when committed from within a motor vehicle; permits a motor vehicle used in an offense to be seized and forfeited; requires the court to revoke a defendant's license for one year following any period of confinement imposed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40.

  

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

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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. [SB-949]
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: Sen. Brian Kelsey Pub. Ch. 925 on 05/18/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, adds to the offense of reckless endangerment the Class A misdemeanor offense that a person left a loaded, unsecured firearm in a location that endangered the life of a child under 14 years of age, and the Class B misdemeanor offense of knowingly authorizing a child under 12 years of age to use a firearm except when the child is under the supervision of an adult. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103. [HB-921]
As introduced, adds to the offense of reckless endangerment the Class A misdemeanor offense that a person left a loaded, unsecured firearm in a location that endangered the life of a child under 14 years of age, and the Class B misdemeanor offense of knowingly authorizing a child under 12 years of age to use a firearm except when the child is under the supervision of an adult. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Reedy Assigned To S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee on 02/14/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the criminal penalty for the sale or manufacture of fentanyl from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; reduces the criminal penalty by one classification for certain marijuana-related offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40. [SB-825]
As introduced, increases the criminal penalty for the sale or manufacture of fentanyl from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; reduces the criminal penalty by one classification for certain marijuana-related offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 05/09/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates an exception to the offense of simple possession of marijuana for persons with a valid, state-issued medical marijuana identification card who obtained the marijuana pursuant to a valid physician's recommendation. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4. [HB-860]
As introduced, creates an exception to the offense of simple possession of marijuana for persons with a valid, state-issued medical marijuana identification card who obtained the marijuana pursuant to a valid physician's recommendation. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

  

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates an exception to the offense of simple possession of marijuana for persons with a valid, state-issued medical marijuana identification card who obtained the marijuana pursuant to a valid physician's recommendation. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4. [SB-673]
As introduced, creates an exception to the offense of simple possession of marijuana for persons with a valid, state-issued medical marijuana identification card who obtained the marijuana pursuant to a valid physician's recommendation. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/28/2017

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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. [HB-868]
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: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 416 on 05/23/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, expands the offense of reckless endangerment to include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 years of age gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103. [HB-829]
As introduced, expands the offense of reckless endangerment to include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 years of age gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sherry Jones Assigned To S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee on 02/14/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, enacts the "Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71. [HB-810]
As enacted, enacts the "Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kelly Keisling Pub. Ch. 466 on 06/01/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates the offense of using a hand-held mobile telephone to make or receive a phone call while driving a motor vehicle in a school zone; classifies the offense as a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $50. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-803]
As introduced, creates the offense of using a hand-held mobile telephone to make or receive a phone call while driving a motor vehicle in a school zone; classifies the offense as a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $50. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barry Doss Assigned To S/c Transportation Subcommittee on 02/14/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, expands voluntary manslaughter to include causing the death of another by unlawful distribution or delivery of a controlled substance, when the controlled substance is a contributing factor in the death of the user. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-211. [HB-786]
As introduced, expands voluntary manslaughter to include causing the death of another by unlawful distribution or delivery of a controlled substance, when the controlled substance is a contributing factor in the death of the user. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-211.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 05/08/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, decriminalizes the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40. [HB-831]
As introduced, decriminalizes the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sherry Jones Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 03/28/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, expands the offense of theft to include new home construction contractors who fail to refund amounts paid under contract under certain circumstances or deviate from or disregard plans or specifications in any material respect that are contained in a new home construction contract. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14. [SB-780]
As enacted, expands the offense of theft to include new home construction contractors who fail to refund amounts paid under contract under certain circumstances or deviate from or disregard plans or specifications in any material respect that are contained in a new home construction contract. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 310 on 05/19/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, gives immunity from civil or criminal liability to a person for making a report to law enforcement of suspicious activity or behavior if the report is based on articulable suspicion. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 8. [SB-816]
As enacted, gives immunity from civil or criminal liability to a person for making a report to law enforcement of suspicious activity or behavior if the report is based on articulable suspicion. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mae Beavers Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 208 on 05/03/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, reduces from 1,000 feet to 500 feet the drug-free school zone surrounding real property comprising a public or private elementary school, middle school, secondary school, preschool, or child care agency or public library, recreational center, or park. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432. [SB-807]
As introduced, reduces from 1,000 feet to 500 feet the drug-free school zone surrounding real property comprising a public or private elementary school, middle school, secondary school, preschool, or child care agency or public library, recreational center, or park. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 3/22/2017 on 03/22/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, expands the definition of "material" relative to sexual exploitation of children to include any computer image, or computer-generated image, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. [HB-781]
As enacted, expands the definition of "material" relative to sexual exploitation of children to include any computer image, or computer-generated image, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Littleton Pub. Ch. 249 on 05/11/2017

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As introduced, reduces from 1,000 feet to 500 feet the drug-free school zone surrounding real property comprising a public or private elementary school, middle school, secondary school, preschool, or child care agency or public library, recreational center, or park. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432. [HB-725]
As introduced, reduces from 1,000 feet to 500 feet the drug-free school zone surrounding real property comprising a public or private elementary school, middle school, secondary school, preschool, or child care agency or public library, recreational center, or park. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Criminal Justice Committee on 03/29/2017

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As introduced, adds to the offense of reckless endangerment the Class A misdemeanor offense that a person left a loaded, unsecured firearm in a location that endangered the life of a child under 14 years of age, and the Class B misdemeanor offense of knowingly authorizing a child under 12 years of age to use a firearm except when the child is under the supervision of an adult. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103. [SB-640]
As introduced, adds to the offense of reckless endangerment the Class A misdemeanor offense that a person left a loaded, unsecured firearm in a location that endangered the life of a child under 14 years of age, and the Class B misdemeanor offense of knowingly authorizing a child under 12 years of age to use a firearm except when the child is under the supervision of an adult. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.

  

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

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As enacted, expands the definition of "material" relative to sexual exploitation of children to include any computer image, or computer-generated image, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. [SB-605]
As enacted, expands the definition of "material" relative to sexual exploitation of children to include any computer image, or computer-generated image, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 249 on 05/11/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for the offenses of disorderly conduct from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3. [HB-600]
As introduced, increases the penalty for the offenses of disorderly conduct from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Williams Withdrawn. on 03/13/2017

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