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TN SB2571
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4, relative to the Parental Accountability Act.
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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
04/24/2024
04/24/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, enacts the "Parental Accountability Act." - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Parental Accountability Act," amends Tennessee's laws to hold parents, legal custodians, or guardians financially responsible for expenses incurred by law enforcement agencies when responding to and investigating a second or subsequent delinquent act committed by a child in their custody. The bill requires the court to order restitution of at least $250 for a misdemeanor-level act or $500 for a felony-level act, up to a maximum of $1,000. If the parent, custodian, or guardian is found to be indigent, the court must order them to perform community service work instead of paying restitution. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024, and applies to acts committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2024 (on 05/13/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2571&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0943.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0547 (14198) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM1723.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2571 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0547.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1930 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB1930.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2571.pdf |
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