HB0856Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to the use of force.
Introduced by Kip Capley, District 71
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property; specifies that deadly force does not include the display of a weapon, the brandishing of a weapon, or the use of force in circumstances that do not result in death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Where it stands
Sponsor(s) Added.
April 14, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee · March 26, 2025
7
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | Yes |
| Richard Scarbrough | 33 | Yes |
| William Lamberth | 44 | Yes |
| Jason Powell | 53 | No |
| Clay Doggett | 70 | Yes |
| Mary Littleton | 78 | Yes |
| Gabby Salinas | 96 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/26/2025
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/2/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/9/2025
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/9/2025
Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
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