AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 49, relative to harassment.

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Criminal Offenses - As enacted, makes bullying and cyber-bullying offenses subject to the same penalties as harassment; requires an officer to make a report of bullying and notify a parent or guardian when victim is a minor. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 49.

Every action

9 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Jan 23, 2024SenateFiled for introduction
2. Jan 24, 2024SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
3. Jan 25, 2024CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee · Senate Judiciary Committee
4. Mar 20, 2024CommitteePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/26/2024 · Senate Judiciary Committee
5. Mar 26, 2024CommitteeRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0 · Senate Calendar Committee
6. Apr 5, 2024SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/8/2024
7. Apr 8, 2024SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
8. Apr 8, 2024SenateSponsor(s) Added.
9. May 1, 2024GovernorComp. became Pub. Ch. 797

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.

• AL Adam LoweR Primary sponsor · District 1