AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to personal protection spray devices.
- Introduced Jan 23, 2024
- In committee Jan 25, 2024
- Failed
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Children - As introduced, bans the use of personal protection spray devices, such as mace, pepper spray, or tear gas, on any child under the supervision of the department of children's services or in a juvenile detention facility. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 68 and Title 71.
Every action
5 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled for introduction
- SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee · Senate Judiciary Committee
- CommitteePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/20/2024 · Senate Judiciary Committee
- SenateFailed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2024 | Senate Judiciary Committee | Judiciary Committee: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee MembersYes · 2 No · 6 Not voting · 1 |
Failed 2–6 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.
- CO Charlane OliverD Primary sponsor · District 19
All 1 cosponsor
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.