Bill > SB0591

This bill creates new laws in Tennessee regarding threats of violence, specifically targeting acts that could endanger children at child care agencies, preschools, or religious institutions. It establishes a new felony offense, a Class E felony, for anyone who recklessly communicates a threat of mass violence against these types of properties, meaning they are acting without sufficient care and could cause serious harm. Additionally, the bill introduces a Class B misdemeanor, a less severe offense, for failing to report such a threat if you are aware of it and know it's credible, meaning it would make someone reasonably expect an act of mass violence to occur. This reporting requirement applies to threats made on school property or during school-related activities, and those who fail to report must immediately inform local law enforcement and the affected school, providing details about the threat, the person making it, and any other relevant information.