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TN HB1025

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lowell Russell

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Juveniles adjudicated delinquent for making threats of mass violence (§ 39-17-308(a)(5)) must have their driving privileges or ability to obtain a driver license suspended for one year

  • First-time juvenile offenders may be eligible for a restricted license allowing travel to and from school, work, and church services only

  • Restricted licenses explicitly exclude travel to social events or extracurricular school activities

  • Juvenile offenders must present a certified copy of the court order and pay a $20 application fee to the Department of Safety within 10 days to obtain a restricted license

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7, relative to juvenile offenders.

Juvenile Offenders

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/26/2025
Judiciary3/5/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/12/2025
Judiciary2/10/2025

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