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TN SB2160

TN SB2160
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, relative to road rage.


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Introduced
01/29/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Anti-Road Rage Act of 2024"; creates a Class E felony for the reckless discharge of a firearm while operating, or as a passenger in, a motor vehicle; creates a Class A misdemeanor for the reckless brandishing or display of a firearm while operating, or as a passenger in, a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Anti-Road Rage Act of 2024," creates two new criminal offenses in Tennessee. First, it establishes a Class E felony for the reckless discharge of a firearm while operating or as a passenger in a motor vehicle. Second, it creates a Class A misdemeanor for the reckless brandishing or display of a firearm while operating or as a passenger in a motor vehicle. The bill aims to address the issue of road rage by criminalizing dangerous and threatening behavior involving firearms. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, and takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (on 04/02/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Firearms and Gun Control

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