SB0030

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to criminal offenses.

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Tennessee SB0030 amends criminal offenses by adding new provisions for approaching law enforcement officers, littering, and transporting individuals.

Tennessee SB0030 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code to introduce new criminal offenses and modify existing ones. It adds a new offense for intentionally approaching a law enforcement officer within 25 feet while the officer is executing their duties, after being ordered to stop. It also introduces offenses for littering and trespassing with the intent to intimidate others from exercising their rights. Additionally, it modifies the offense of transporting individuals in the cargo area of a box truck, making it illegal to do so on public roads.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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20 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 15, 2025

Pub. Ch. 409

May 15, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

May 9, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.