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TN HB1025
TN HB1025AN 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
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
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 amends Tennessee state law to require that a minor who is adjudicated delinquent (found guilty in juvenile court) for harassment by bullying or cyber-bullying must have their driving privileges suspended for one year. However, the law provides a potential pathway for a restricted driver's license that allows travel only for essential activities like going to and from school, work, and church services. The restricted license is available only for first-time offenders and cannot be used for social events or extracurricular activities. To obtain the restricted license, the juvenile must apply to the department of safety within ten days of the court order, pay a $20 application fee, and meet age and testing requirements. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to bullying-related offenses committed on or after that date, with the goal of creating a meaningful consequence for bullying behavior while still allowing limited mobility for essential activities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 (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=HB1025&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0292.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1025 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0195.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0195 (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/HB1025.pdf |
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