SB0028

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to harassment.

Complete·5/15/25

Expands the definition of "communicate" to include social media and websites in Tennessee harassment laws.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to redefine "communicate" to include any form of contact via various means, including social media and websites. This change aims to ensure that harassment laws cover all forms of communication, including digital and online interactions. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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2 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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History

May 15, 2025

Pub. Ch. 408

May 15, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

May 9, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.