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TN HB8005

TN HB8005
As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.


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Introduced
08/07/2020
In Committee
08/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/27/2020

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill revises certain criminal laws in Tennessee, including those concerning vandalism, assault on first responders, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, and camping on state property. It authorizes the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to investigate certain offenses involving state employees, contractors, or property. The bill also requires the district attorneys general conference to report on the enforcement of these new provisions. Key changes include increased criminal penalties, mandatory minimum sentences, and restitution orders for offenses related to harming first responders or state property.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (58)

William Lamberth (R)* Clark Boyd (R),  Rush Bricken (R),  David Byrd (R),  Dale Carr (R),  Scott Cepicky (R),  Mark Cochran (R),  John Crawford (R),  Martin Daniel (R),  Clay Doggett (R),  Rick Eldridge (R),  Jeremy Faison (R),  Ron Gant (R),  Johnny Garrett (R),  Bruce Griffey (R),  Rusty Grills (R),  Curtis Halford (R),  Mark Hall (R),  Kirk Haston (R),  David Hawk (R),  Patsy Hazlewood (R),  Esther Helton (R),  Timothy Hill (R),  John Holsclaw (R),  Dan Howell (R),  Bud Hulsey (R),  Chris Hurt (R),  Kelly Keisling (R),  Doc Kumar (R),  Justin Lafferty (R),  Mary Littleton (R),  Susan Lynn (R),  Pat Marsh (R),  Debra Moody (R),  Jerome Moon (R),  Brandon Ogles (R),  Dennis Powers (R),  John Ragan (R),  Bob Ramsey (R),  Tim Rudd (R),  Iris Rudder (R),  Lowell Russell (R),  Cameron Sexton (R),  Jerry Sexton (R),  Paul Sherrell (R),  Robin Smith (R),  Bryan Terry (R),  Thomas Tillis (R),  Chris Todd (R),  Ron Travis (R),  Kevin Vaughan (R),  Kevin Vaughan (R),  Terri Weaver (R),  Mark White (R),  Sam Whitson (R),  Ryan Williams (R),  Dave Wright (R),  Jason Zachary (R), 

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 3 (on 08/27/2020)

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