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TN SB0429
TN SB0429AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, creates a Class B misdemeanor for knowingly activating and pointing a laser pointer or other device utilizing a laser beam at a person driving an automobile, boat, aircraft, or any other motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense in Tennessee that makes it illegal to knowingly activate and point a laser pointer or any device using a laser beam at someone operating a vehicle, including automobiles, boats, aircraft, or other motor vehicles. The act specifically classifies this offense as a Class B misdemeanor, which typically involves potential penalties such as fines and/or a jail term of up to six months. The purpose of the bill appears to be enhancing public safety by preventing potentially dangerous distractions that could cause accidents or impair a driver's ability to operate their vehicle safely. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to any acts committed on or after that date. By establishing this specific criminal offense, the Tennessee General Assembly aims to discourage dangerous behavior that could put vehicle operators and other people at risk.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 88 (on 04/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0429&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0088.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0429 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0057.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0057 (3410) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0052.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0191 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0191.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0429.pdf |
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