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TN SB0710
TN SB0710AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 4, relative to misconduct involving public servants.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the punishment for the offense of misuse of official information to include at least 30 hours of community service work to be determined by the court, in addition to any other punishment authorized by law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 4.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law regarding misconduct involving public servants, specifically addressing the offense of misuse of official information. The legislation modifies the existing penalty structure by mandating that anyone convicted of misusing official information must be sentenced to at least 30 hours of community service work, in addition to other legally authorized punishments. Currently classified as a Class B misdemeanor, the offense will now have a mandatory community service component determined by the court. This means that beyond potential fines or other penalties outlined in Tennessee's sentencing guidelines (specifically § 40-35-111), offenders will be required to perform a minimum of 30 hours of community service as part of their sentence. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving courts and legal systems time to prepare for the new sentencing requirement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0710&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0585 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0585.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0710.pdf |
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