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TN HB1273
TN HB1273AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to threats of violence.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates the Class E felony of recklessly, by any means of communication, threatening to commit an act of mass violence on the property of a child care agency, preschool, or religious institution; creates the Class B misdemeanor of failing to report a threat to commit an act of mass violence on the property of a child care agency, preschool, or religious institution. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill creates new criminal offenses related to threats of mass violence against child care agencies, preschools, or religious institutions. Specifically, it establishes a Class E felony for anyone who recklessly communicates a threat of mass violence, which is defined as a violent act intended to cause widespread harm or death, on the property of these specified locations, with an exception for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, it makes it a Class B misdemeanor for anyone who knowingly fails to report such a threat to law enforcement and the affected institution. The bill also allows courts to order evaluations for defendants facing these charges and mandates restitution for damages caused by such threats, including the disruption of normal activities. For juveniles adjudicated delinquent for making these threats, their driving privileges may be suspended for one year. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026 (on 04/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1273&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1273 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0997.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB0591 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0831.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0831 (15796) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2744.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0591 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0007.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0007 (3576) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0081.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0591 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0591.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1273.pdf |
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