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TennesseeHB 1314114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3, relative to criminal offenses.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Criminal Offenses
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New felony penalties for mass-violence threats
Beginning July 1, 2025, Tennessee adds criminal protections against threats of mass violence. Knowingly making such a threat is a Class E felony when someone reasonably expects the threatened act to happen. Mass violence means an act that could imminently seriously injure or kill four or more people. The rule covers any direct or indirect communication, including speech, images, calls, texts, email, and social media. The offense becomes a Class D felony for threats directed at school, house-of-worship, or government property, or live performances or events. Schools include public and private schools, from preschool through college, university, and vocational or technical education. Class D penalties also apply with a prior conviction under this offense or Tennessee Code § 39-16-517. They also apply when someone knowingly takes a substantial step toward carrying out the threat and engages in preparatory actions. These include gathering or assembling resources and developing plans, creating schematics, conducting surveillance, or researching methods. Courts may also order payment for costs and damages caused by disruption of normal activity.
New penalties for harmful personal-information posts
Beginning July 1, 2025, Tennessee adds criminal protections against harmful posts of personal information. Posting someone's phone number or home address on a publicly accessible website is a Class B misdemeanor when done with intent to cause harm or threaten harm. This covers harm aimed at that person or a member of their family or household. Harm means bodily injury or property damage. The offense becomes a Class A misdemeanor if the posting causes that harm. The rule excludes public servants posting information while performing duties required by or in accordance with state or federal law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Burkhart
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Kip Capley
Republican • House
Mark Cochran
Republican • House
John Crawford
Republican • House
Elaine Davis
Republican • House
Rick Eldridge
Republican • House
T.J. Hardaway
Democrat • House
Dan Howell
Republican • House
Kelly Keisling
Republican • House
Tom Leatherwood
Republican • House
Jake McCalmon
Republican • House
Paul Sherrell
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/22/2025
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/22/2025
Yes: 29 • No: 3
House vote • 4/14/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2025
Yes: 83 • No: 11
House vote • 4/14/2025
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Yes: 28 • No: 0
House vote • 4/2/2025
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 3/26/2025
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Yes: 15 • No: 2
House vote • 3/12/2025
HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Bill Text
HA0192 (Substitute)
4/14/2025
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
SA0351
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