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TN SB0170
TN SB0170AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7, relative to juvenile offenders.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires suspension of a minor's driving privileges or ability to obtain a driver license for a period of one year as part of the disposition if a minor is adjudicated delinquent for an act that would constitute the offense of harassment by bullying or cyber-bullying. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee law to add a mandatory driver's license suspension for minors adjudicated delinquent for harassment by bullying or cyber-bullying. Specifically, the bill requires that when a juvenile is found to have committed such an offense, their driving privileges must be suspended for one year. However, the bill also provides a potential restricted license option that allows the juvenile to drive only for essential purposes like traveling to and from school, work, and church services. The restricted license cannot be used for social events or extracurricular activities and requires a specific court order detailing the exact times and places the juvenile is permitted to drive. To obtain the restricted license, the juvenile must apply within ten days of the court order, pay a $20 application fee, and meet age and testing requirements. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, serving as a deterrent to bullying behavior by imposing a significant consequence that impacts a teenager's mobility and independence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 292 (on 04/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0170&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0292.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0170 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0353.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0353 (4930) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0538.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0170 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0170.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0170.pdf |
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