SB1399Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 16, relative to interference with government operations.
Introduced by Kerry Roberts, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, creates an offense for a person who harms or threatens to harm an individual involved in the judicial process or a family member of such person with the intent to impede, intimidate, interfere with, or retaliate against the justice system participant in connection with their participation in the judicial process, punishable as a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 21, 2025
92
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
92 representatives recorded in this House 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 representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
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 3/24/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 1
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/7/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/9/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/14/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0206)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0373)
Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 468
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
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