SB0163

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1, relative to reckless endangerment.

Introduced·1/15/25

Tennessee SB0163 amends the reckless endangerment law to classify discharging a firearm into a habitation or motor vehicle as a Class C felony, or a.

Tennessee SB0163 amends the state's reckless endangerment law by changing the classification of discharging a firearm or antique firearm into a habitation or motor vehicle. It establishes that such an act is a Class C felony if the habitation or vehicle is occupied, and a Class D felony if it is unoccupied. This act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0

7 Yea

RRRRRDR

1 Nay

D

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026