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TN HB0184

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

G.A. Hardaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the offense of "community terrorism" as a Class C felony, defined as reckless endangerment committed by criminal gang members against a population within a geographic territory, or committed within 1,000 feet of schools, preschools, child care agencies, public libraries, recreational centers, or parks

  • Requires mandatory driver license revocation upon conviction, with offenders prohibited from obtaining an unrestricted license for at least 5 years after receiving a restricted license

  • Mandates GPS monitoring and geographic exclusion from the area where the offense occurred for the duration of the sentence, including as conditions of probation or parole

  • Allows courts to issue restricted driver licenses for essential travel (work, worship, medical appointments, dependent care, education) upon demonstration of compelling need, with a $65 application fee

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to community terrorism.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee2/25/2026
Finance, Ways & Means1/14/2026
Judiciary3/5/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/5/2025
Judiciary1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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