TN HB1273

Recklessly threatening mass violence at child care agencies, preschools, or religious institutions by any means of communication becomes a Class E felony, with an exemption for persons with intellectual disabilities

Anyone with knowledge of such threats must immediately report to local law enforcement and the targeted institution; knowingly failing to report constitutes a Class B misdemeanor

Courts may order pretrial mental health evaluations to assess whether defendants pose a substantial likelihood of serious harm to themselves or others

Convicted offenders may be ordered to pay restitution for costs and damages from disruption of normal activities at the threatened location

Juveniles adjudicated delinquent for making such threats face mandatory suspension of driving privileges or ability to obtain a license for one year; effective July 1, 2025