Tennessee HB1273 amends state law to address threats of mass violence against child care agencies, preschools, and religious institutions.

Tennessee HB1273 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to establish penalties for threats of mass violence against child care agencies, preschools, and religious institutions. The bill mandates that anyone who knowingly fails to report such threats commits a Class B misdemeanor. It also requires that anyone convicted of making such threats, either as an adult or juvenile, must pay restitution for any resulting damages. Additionally, the bill allows courts to order evaluations for defendants to assess potential harm to themselves or others. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB1273 amends state law to address threats of mass violence against child care agencies, preschools, and religious institutions.

Tennessee HB1273 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to establish penalties for threats of mass violence against child care agencies, preschools, and religious institutions. The bill mandates that anyone who knowingly fails to report such threats commits a Class B misdemeanor. It also requires that anyone convicted of making such threats, either as an adult or juvenile, must pay restitution for any resulting damages. Additionally, the bill allows courts to order evaluations for defendants to assess potential harm to themselves or others. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.