Tennessee SB0429 makes it a Class B misdemeanor to knowingly point a laser at a person driving a vehicle.
Tennessee SB0429 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, by adding a new section that criminalizes the act of knowingly activating and pointing a laser pointer or similar device at a person operating a vehicle, including automobiles, boats, airplanes, and other motor vehicles. This offense is classified as a Class B misdemeanor. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to acts committed on or after that date.
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