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TN SB0830
TN SB0830AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to reckless endangerment.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, specifies that the offense of reckless endangerment includes a person who recklessly discharges a firearm into the air while in a densely populated area; provides that a densely populated area may be proven by evidence of the population of the city or county, housing density in the immediate area of the offense, the number of persons present at the time of the offense, or any other evidence. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's reckless endangerment law to specifically clarify that discharging a firearm into the air in a densely populated area constitutes a criminal offense. The legislation introduces a new provision that expands the definition of reckless endangerment to include this specific type of dangerous behavior, and provides multiple ways to demonstrate what constitutes a "densely populated area" - including city or county population data, housing density, the number of people present during the incident, and other relevant evidence. By explicitly outlining this firearm discharge scenario, the bill aims to enhance public safety by creating a clear legal mechanism to prosecute individuals who recklessly fire weapons in areas where people are likely to be present, potentially preventing unintentional injury or death. The new law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving local law enforcement and judicial systems time to prepare for its implementation.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0830&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0830.pdf |
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