Criminal Offenses

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Prohibits the distribution, transfer, or possession of any material that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and is obscene and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. [SB-2104] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN - Prohibits the distribution, transfer, or possession of any material that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and is obscene and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Introduced, Referred To Senate Judiciary on 01/12/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Permits Rhode Island residents, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit. [SB-2108] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Permits Rhode Island residents, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Paolino Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/12/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions. [SB-2107] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Elaine Morgan Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/12/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

This act would further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor. [SB-2100] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - This act would further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ana Quezada Referred To House Judiciary on 04/18/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Under certain circumstances, provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for prostitution, procurement of sexual conduct for a fee, loitering for prostitution and soliciting from motor vehicles for indecent purposes. [HB-7165] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY - Under certain circumstances, provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for prostitution, procurement of sexual conduct for a fee, loitering for prostitution and soliciting from motor vehicles for indecent purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Craven House Passed Sub A on 06/11/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to offenses against children. [HB-1817] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, increases the penalty from a Class D felony to a Class B felony for a person who negligently, by act or omission, engages in conduct that places a child eight years of age or less in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Effective Date(s) 07/01/2024 on 05/13/2024

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

DCS; group homes; investigations [SB-1067] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
DCS; group homes; investigations

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Shope Chapter 47 on 03/29/2024

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

Occupational licenses; criminal offense; prohibition [HB-2308] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Occupational licenses; criminal offense; prohibition

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Travis Grantham Chapter 91 on 04/08/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted. [HB-7101] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Law Enforcement ]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICES - Criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Arthur Corvese Referred To Senate Judiciary on 05/29/2024

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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-1731] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, creates the Class D felony employing a firearm during the commission of, attempt to commit, or flight or escape from an offense other than a dangerous felony; requires a person convicted of the offense to be sentenced to a mandatory minimum sentence of five years imprisonment. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Page Walley Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/19/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Exempts full-time members of the capitol police from the seven (7) day waiting period and other requirements for purchasing concealable firearms or rifles and shotguns. [HB-7098] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Exempts full-time members of the capitol police from the seven (7) day waiting period and other requirements for purchasing concealable firearms or rifles and shotguns.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Craven Referred To Senate Judiciary on 05/29/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to stalking. [SB-1729] [Crime ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, expands the offense of aggravated stalking to include persons who purchase a semi-automatic rifle or attempt to use a semi-automatic rifle for the course and furtherance of stalking. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. London Lamar Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 01/22/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to burglary. [SB-1704] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, increases from a Class E felony to a Class D felony the offense of burglary of a conveyance. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Placed On Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Calendar For 4/23/2024 on 04/19/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses. [SB-1703] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, permits the transfer of a juvenile to criminal court for the offense of theft of a firearm from a motor vehicle if the child was 14 years of age or older but younger than 17 years of age; increases from a Class E felony to a Class D felony theft of a firearm worth less than $2,500. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/05/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to assault. [SB-1709] [Healthcare ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, enacts "Dr. Benjamin Mauck Act," which creates new criminal offenses of assault within a healthcare facility and aggravated assault within a healthcare facility. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 53 and Title 63, relative to Brittany's Law. [SB-1719] [Overdose Prevention ] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Healthcare ]
As introduced, enacts "Brittany's Law," which creates the Class B misdemeanor of knowingly failing to seek medical assistance for an individual who the person knows or reasonably should know is experiencing a drug-related overdose; authorizes the sentencing court to order the defendant to complete a clinical substance abuse assessment and participate in any available substance abuse treatment program. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 53 and Title 63.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Taken Off Notice For Calendar In Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/27/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to assault against certain persons. [HB-1735] [Crime ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, expands the offenses of assault against a first responder or nurse and aggravated assault against a first responder or nurse to apply to assaults committed against licensed physicians and osteopathic physicians, and to hospital employees who are discharging or attempting to discharge their official duties in a hospital emergency department; enacts the "Dr. Benjamin Mauck Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Vaughan Withdrawn. on 01/25/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10; Title 16; Title 24; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to criminal justice. [SB-1700] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, changes the return date for a search warrant from five to seven days. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 16; Title 24; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Jackson Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 01/22/2024

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to stalking. [HB-1728] [Crime ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, expands the offense of aggravated stalking to include persons who purchase a semi-automatic rifle or attempt to use a semi-automatic rifle for the course and furtherance of stalking. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Camper 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 40, relative to firearms. [HB-1720] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
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: Rep. John Gillespie Failed In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 04/03/2024

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