Criminal Offenses

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the Comprehensive Assault Crime Intervention Act. [HB-661]
As introduced, enacts the "Comprehensive Assault Crime Intervention Act." - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Littleton Rec For Pass If Am By S/c Ref. To Judiciary Committee on 03/26/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 39 and Title 65, Chapter 15, relative to vehicles for hire. [SB-704]
As introduced, creates the Class B misdemeanor offenses of criminal impersonation of a transportation network company driver and criminal impersonation of a private passenger-for-hire vehicle driver. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 39 and Title 65, Chapter 15.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey Transmitted To Governor For Action. on 03/25/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 4, relative to misconduct involving public servants. [SB-710]
As introduced, requires the punishment for the offense of misuse of official information to include at least 30 hours of community service work to be determined by the court, in addition to any other punishment authorized by law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Hatcher Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/12/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to child abuse. [SB-693]
As introduced, increases the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony for a person who commits child abuse by knowingly treating a child between the ages of nine and 17 in such a manner as to inflict injury. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 3/31/2025 on 03/26/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the Comprehensive Assault Crime Intervention Act. [SB-673]
As introduced, enacts the "Comprehensive Assault Crime Intervention Act." - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brent Taylor Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 3/31/2025 on 03/26/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to burglary. [SB-671]
As introduced, increases from a Class E felony to a Class D felony the offense of burglary of a conveyance. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brent Taylor Recommended For Passage With Amendment/s, Refer To Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 Pnv 1 on 03/04/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to obstruction of a passageway. [SB-672]
As introduced, increases the penalty for obstruction of a highway, street, sidewalk, railway, waterway, elevator, aisle, hallway, or other place used for the passage of persons or vehicles from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony; establishes an increased penalty of a Class D felony if the offense was committed by intentionally obstructing a highway, street, or other place used for the passage of vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brent Taylor Recommended For Passage With Amendment/s, Refer To Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 Pnv 0 on 02/25/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-605 and Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2, relative to unlawful photography. [SB-685]
As introduced, increases the penalties for certain violations of the offense of unlawful photography; requires the court, rather than allowing the court discretion, to order a person convicted of certain unlawful photography offenses to register as a sexual offender; makes various other changes to the offense of unlawful photography. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-605 and Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dawn White Recommended For Passage, Refer To Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 03/04/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55 and Title 65, relative to criminal offenses. [SB-661]
As introduced, extends from January 15 to February 15, the date by which, every five years, the fiscal review committee must report to the chief clerks of the senate and the house of representatives of the general assembly the percentage of change in the average consumer price index (all items-city average) as published by the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics and must inform the general assembly what the statutory minimum and maximum authorized fine for each offense classification would be if adjusted to reflect the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/24/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to racketeering activity. [SB-657]
As introduced, adds organized retail crime and possession or employment of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit a dangerous felony to the definition of racketeering activity; clarifies that carjacking is racketeering activity. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 3/31/2025 on 03/26/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Amends the heading of § 11-47-60.1 to include the words "Dillon's Law." [HB-5263]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Amends the heading of § 11-47-60.1 to include the words "Dillon's Law."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Deborah Fellela Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 02/11/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials. [HB-5262]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph McNamara Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 02/04/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation. [SB-138]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Walter Felag Introduced, Referred To Senate Judiciary on 01/31/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 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-146]
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. Leonidas Raptakis Introduced, Referred To Senate Judiciary on 01/31/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund. [SB-132]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNIFORM ACT ON PREVENTION OF AND REMEDIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING - Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Burke Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/18/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the sale or possession of firearm silencers unless the person complies with federal law in the sale, possession and use. [SB-150]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Prohibits the sale or possession of firearm silencers unless the person complies with federal law in the sale, possession and use.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Leonidas Raptakis Introduced, Referred To Senate Judiciary on 01/31/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not public. [SB-131]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not public.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Leonidas Raptakis Introduced, Referred To Senate Judiciary on 01/31/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor. [SB-137]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Leonidas Raptakis Introduced, Referred To Senate Judiciary on 01/31/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Changes the community service requirements of a sentence related to the violation of § 11-44-21.1 relating to defacing private residences, offices, businesses or commercial property. [SB-139]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM - Changes the community service requirements of a sentence related to the violation of § 11-44-21.1 relating to defacing private residences, offices, businesses or commercial property.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Walter Felag Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/25/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license. [SB-144]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Leonidas Raptakis Introduced, Referred To Senate Judiciary on 01/31/2025

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0