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TN HB0191

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Lamberth

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Knowingly activating and pointing a laser pointer or laser beam device at a person operating an automobile, boat, aircraft, or other motor vehicle is now a criminal offense in Tennessee

  • Violation is classified as a Class B misdemeanor

  • Effective July 1, 2025, applying to acts committed on or after that date

  • Passed March 10, 2025 and signed by Governor Bill Lee on March 20, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/19/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/5/2025
Judiciary2/3/2025

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