Criminal Offenses

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 68, relative to indecent exposure. [HB-2943]
As enacted, expands the application of certain indecent exposure offenses by including victims from 13 to 17 years of age; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1023 on 05/31/2024

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, relative to parentage fraud. [HB-2957]
As introduced, deletes the Class B misdemeanor of parentage fraud. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Failed In S/c Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee Of Civil Justice Committee on 03/26/2024

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice. [HB-2810]
As introduced, changes the deadline, from five to three business days, for a warden or chief administrative officer to report certain offenses to the district attorney general. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bud Hulsey P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/05/2024

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to conditions of release. [SB-2563]
As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor of violating a condition of release on bail; authorizes a law enforcement officer to arrest such an offender without a warrant. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dawn White Effective Date(s) 07/01/2024 on 05/13/2024

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to obstruction of a passageway. [SB-2570]
As enacted, authorizes a person who suffers loss or injury as a result of a defendant intentionally obstructing a highway, street, or other place used for the passage of vehicles or conveyances to bring a cause of action against such person to recover compensatory damages from the loss or injury. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Effective Date(s) 07/01/2024 on 05/13/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Expands firearm rights to recognize out of state carry permits, authorizes weapons carried during emergency evacuation and establishes an appeal process for permit denied. [HB-7374]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS -- CONCEALED CARRY REFORM - Expands firearm rights to recognize out of state carry permits, authorizes weapons carried during emergency evacuation and establishes an appeal process for permit denied.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Place Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/13/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to monitoring devices. [HB-2790]
As enacted, establishes Class B misdemeanors for the tampering or otherwise making ineffective certain monitoring devices required as a condition of probation or parole; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Littleton Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 874 on 05/13/2024

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40, Chapter 33 and Title 55, relative to reckless endangerment. [HB-2837]
As introduced, requires a court to order the revocation of a person's driver license if the person is convicted of the offense of reckless endangerment involving the display of a firearm from within a motor vehicle and the person has a prior conviction for the same offense; requires a court to order the seizure and forfeiture of a person's motor vehicle used in the commission of the offense if the person is convicted of the offense of reckless endangerment involving the display of a firearm from within a motor vehicle and the person has two or more (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Towns Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 04/03/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 50, relative to reports of theft. [SB-2575]
As introduced, prohibits a merchant from taking adverse employment action against an employee based solely on the employee reporting theft of merchandise or organized retail crime to law enforcement; defines "adverse employment action" as dismissing, demoting, suspending, reducing compensation, or transferring an employee for punitive reasons. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 50.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager Sponsor(s) Added. on 03/12/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers post signs regarding safe storage [HB-7373]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers post signs regarding safe storage

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carol McEntee Signed By Governor on 06/13/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to firearms. [SB-2574]
As introduced, increases from Class E and Class D to a Class C felony the classification of theft of a firearm valued at less than $60,000 and related offenses; specifies that it is a Class C felony to receive, possess, store, barter, sell, transfer, or dispose of a stolen firearm or firearm ammunition. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager Recommended For Passage With Amendment/s, Refer To Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Ayes 6, Nays 1 Pnv 1 on 04/01/2024

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to the support of terrorist organizations. [SB-2610]
As enacted, establishes a Class E felony for an entity that is supported in whole or in part by public funds to knowingly provide meeting spaces or other forums, including electronic and print platforms, to certain groups or organizations for the purpose of soliciting material support, recruiting new members, or encouraging violent action. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Effective Date(s) 05/01/2024 on 05/13/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-101 and Title 70, relative to creatures that are poisonous or venomous. [HB-2731]
As introduced, replaces references to "poisonous snakes" with "venomous snakes." - Amends TCA Section 39-17-101 and Title 70.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeremy Faison Assigned To S/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee on 02/07/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses. [HB-2777]
As introduced, decreases from 10 to nine days, the amount of time before trial a person shall notify the district attorney general in writing of their intention to rely upon an affirmative defense. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ronnie Glynn P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/05/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 55, relative to remote vehicle disabling technology. [HB-2741]
As introduced, makes it an offense to manufacture, distribute, or possess, with the intent to distribute, remote vehicle disabling technology on passenger motor vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Reedy Assigned To S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee on 02/07/2024

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 12; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 24; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 40, Chapter 39, relative to criminal offenses. [HB-2785]
As introduced, removes the killing of another committed in the perpetration of or attempt to perpetrate certain crimes from the elements of first degree murder; deletes the offense of criminal responsibility for conduct of another; deletes the offense of criminal responsibility for the facilitation of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 12; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 24; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 40, Chapter 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jesse Chism Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 04/03/2024

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 68, relative to theft. [SB-2573]
As introduced, specifies that punishment for organized retail theft or shoplifting should not be less than a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Rose Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/27/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 5, relative to drag racing. [HB-2814]
As enacted, raises the penalty for the offense of drag racing from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Marsh Effective Date(s) 07/01/2024 on 05/29/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Criminalizes the knowing and intentional failure of a physician, nurse, or other licensed medical person to provide reasonable medical care and treatment to an infant born alive as a felony. [HB-7370]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN - Criminalizes the knowing and intentional failure of a physician, nurse, or other licensed medical person to provide reasonable medical care and treatment to an infant born alive as a felony.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Arthur Corvese Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/05/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 43, relative to animals. [HB-2848]
As enacted, creates the Class C felony offense of acquiring or otherwise exercising control over bees or a structure or equipment used to keep, handle, house, exhibit, breed, or offer for sale bees, without the consent of the owner and with the intent to deprive the owner of the bees, structure, or equipment. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 43.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Wright Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 708 on 04/17/2024

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