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TN HB2590
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 49, relative to harassment.
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Introduced
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
In Committee
03/12/2024
03/12/2024
Crossed Over
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Passed
04/23/2024
04/23/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, makes bullying and cyber-bullying offenses subject to the same penalties as harassment; requires an officer to make a report of bullying and notify a parent or guardian when victim is a minor. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to make bullying and cyber-bullying offenses subject to the same penalties as harassment. It requires law enforcement officers to make an official report and notify the parent or guardian of a minor who is the victim of bullying or cyber-bullying. The bill also defines key terms like "bullying," "cyber-bullying," and "official report," and specifies that a violation of the law by a minor is considered a delinquent act to be punished under existing juvenile justice statutes. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2024 (on 05/01/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2590&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0797.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB2590 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA0681.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0681 (14523) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM1862.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1887 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB1887.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2590.pdf |
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