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TN HB7047
TN HB7047AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, relative to acts of mass violence.
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Introduced
08/17/2023
08/17/2023
In Committee
08/22/2023
08/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates a Class E felony of threatened mass violence for the reckless handling, display, or discharge of a firearm while operating, or as a passenger in, a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new Class E felony for the "offense of threatened mass violence" in Tennessee. Specifically, it prohibits the reckless handling, display, or discharge of a firearm while operating or as a passenger in a motor vehicle. The bill aims to address acts of "road rage" involving firearms, with the intent of reducing the risk of mass violence incidents. The new law will take effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Tabled (on 08/22/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
- ‐ Riots and Crime Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB7047&ga=113 | 08/19/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - HB7047 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB7047.pdf | 08/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB7047.pdf | 08/19/2023 |
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