SB1303Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, creates the offense of intentionally impeding or obstructing a member of the division of protective services from ingress to, egress from, or movement about a location where the member is responsible for a person protected by the division of protective services; creates the offense of intentionally refusing to vacate an area where access has been restricted by a member of the division of protective services for the purpose of maintaining the safety or security of the person being protected. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 84
April 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · March 4, 2025
7
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Not Voting |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| London Lamar | 33 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/13/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 84
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