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TN SB0601
TN SB0601AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 6, relative to justifications excluding criminal responsibility.
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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, justifies, under certain circumstances, the use of deadly force against another to prevent or terminate the other from committing or attempting to commit certain property offenses; specifies that the display or brandishing of a weapon does not constitute deadly force. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 6.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to justify the use of deadly force against another person in certain circumstances to prevent or stop them from committing certain property offenses, such as arson, burglary, robbery, theft, and vandalism. The bill also specifies that the display or brandishing of a weapon does not constitute deadly force unless it results in death or serious bodily injury. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/07/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0601&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0510 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0510.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0601.pdf |
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