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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-378] [Crime ] [Mental Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Briggs Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/06/2018

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As introduced, creates the Class E felony of injuring someone or damaging their property with the intent to intimidate the person from the free exercise of political beliefs, political party affiliation, or choice of candidate for public office. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3. [SB-336] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, creates the Class E felony of injuring someone or damaging their property with the intent to intimidate the person from the free exercise of political beliefs, political party affiliation, or choice of candidate for public office. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee on 04/12/2017

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As enacted, expands the offense of child endangerment to include knowingly exposing a child to or failing to protect a child from abuse or neglect resulting in imminent danger to the child; defines imminent danger as the existence of any condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4. [HB-403] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, expands the offense of child endangerment to include knowingly exposing a child to or failing to protect a child from abuse or neglect resulting in imminent danger to the child; defines imminent danger as the existence of any condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Carter Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 381 on 05/23/2017

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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. [HB-393] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ] [Crime ] [Housing ] [Law Enforcement ]
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: Rep. David Byrd Pub. Ch. 310 on 05/19/2017

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As enacted, expands the offense of child endangerment to include knowingly exposing a child to or failing to protect a child from abuse or neglect resulting in imminent danger to the child; defines imminent danger as the existence of any condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4. [SB-310] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, expands the offense of child endangerment to include knowingly exposing a child to or failing to protect a child from abuse or neglect resulting in imminent danger to the child; defines imminent danger as the existence of any condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg Pub. Ch. 381 on 05/23/2017

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As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-345] [Crime ] [Mental Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Byrd Sponsor(s) Added. on 03/08/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Joe Moon Act," which increases the penalty for evading arrest that results in the death of another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 6. [HB-373] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As introduced, enacts the "Joe Moon Act," which increases the penalty for evading arrest that results in the death of another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 6.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Judd Matheny Action Def. In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee To 1/1/2018 on 05/08/2017

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As enacted, revises offense of criminal trespass in regard to grounds and common areas of housing and apartment complexes. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106 and Section 39-14-405. [SB-274] [Crime ] [Housing ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, revises offense of criminal trespass in regard to grounds and common areas of housing and apartment complexes. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106 and Section 39-14-405.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris Pub. Ch. 135 on 04/19/2017

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As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40. [HB-297] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Criminal Justice Committee on 03/15/2017

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As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40. [SB-265] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/07/2017

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As enacted, includes within the offense of especially aggravated stalking a person 18 years of age or older who commits the offense of stalking or aggravated stalking against a victim who is less than 12 years of age at any time during the person's course of conduct. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-315. [HB-294] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, includes within the offense of especially aggravated stalking a person 18 years of age or older who commits the offense of stalking or aggravated stalking against a victim who is less than 12 years of age at any time during the person's course of conduct. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-315.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Williams Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 975 on 05/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of using or possessing a motor vehicle that has a compartment containing contraband or residue of contraband. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2. [HB-286] [Crime ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of using or possessing a motor vehicle that has a compartment containing contraband or residue of contraband. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Byrd Withdrawn. on 04/13/2017

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As enacted, includes within the offense of especially aggravated stalking a person 18 years of age or older who commits the offense of stalking or aggravated stalking against a victim who is less than 12 years of age at any time during the person's course of conduct. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-315. [SB-200] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, includes within the offense of especially aggravated stalking a person 18 years of age or older who commits the offense of stalking or aggravated stalking against a victim who is less than 12 years of age at any time during the person's course of conduct. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-315.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey Pub. Ch. 975 on 05/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, authorizes property owners to provide notice that trespassing is prohibited on their property by marking trees and posts with purple paint as an alternative to posting signs. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14. [HB-78] [Real Estate ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, authorizes property owners to provide notice that trespassing is prohibited on their property by marking trees and posts with purple paint as an alternative to posting signs. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roger Kane Pub. Ch. 286 on 05/19/2017

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As introduced, creates the Class E felony of injuring someone or damaging their property with the intent to intimidate the person from the free exercise of political beliefs, political party affiliation, or choice of candidate for public office. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3. [HB-59] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, creates the Class E felony of injuring someone or damaging their property with the intent to intimidate the person from the free exercise of political beliefs, political party affiliation, or choice of candidate for public office. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Moody Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 03/30/2017

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As enacted, enacts the "Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1. [SB-120] [Crime ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, enacts the "Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey Pub. Ch. 472 on 06/14/2017

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As enacted, expands the offense of theft to include evading a component of an anti-shoplifting device, interfering with a fire alarm system, or using any artifice or article to commit or facilitate a theft, and makes other various changes; punishes a fifth or subsequent conviction in a two-year period one classification higher and imposes a fine of not less than $300 nor more than the maximum amount established for the appropriate offense classification. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-146. [SB-119] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ]
As enacted, expands the offense of theft to include evading a component of an anti-shoplifting device, interfering with a fire alarm system, or using any artifice or article to commit or facilitate a theft, and makes other various changes; punishes a fifth or subsequent conviction in a two-year period one classification higher and imposes a fine of not less than $300 nor more than the maximum amount established for the appropriate offense classification. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-146.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 184 on 05/03/2017

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As enacted, enacts the "Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1. [HB-55] [Crime ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, enacts the "Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 472 on 06/14/2017

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As enacted, expands the offense of theft to include evading a component of an anti-shoplifting device, interfering with a fire alarm system, or using any artifice or article to commit or facilitate a theft, and makes other various changes; punishes a fifth or subsequent conviction in a two-year period one classification higher and imposes a fine of not less than $300 nor more than the maximum amount established for the appropriate offense classification. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-146. [HB-56] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ]
As enacted, expands the offense of theft to include evading a component of an anti-shoplifting device, interfering with a fire alarm system, or using any artifice or article to commit or facilitate a theft, and makes other various changes; punishes a fifth or subsequent conviction in a two-year period one classification higher and imposes a fine of not less than $300 nor more than the maximum amount established for the appropriate offense classification. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-146.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Pub. Ch. 184 on 05/03/2017

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As introduced, enhances the penalty for destruction or alteration of governmental records from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39. [SB-39] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, enhances the penalty for destruction or alteration of governmental records from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Southerland Rule #83(8) Suspended, To Be Heard In S. Fw&m Comm. 4/17/18 on 04/17/2018

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