Tennessee?s 112th General Assembly has passed a long list of new laws that Governor Bill Lee signed, which will take effect July 1.
Parents in Tennessee must report missing children to law enforcement within 24 hours, or they could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor.
The law allows Tennesseans ages 21 and over and military members over the age of 18 to carry open or concealed handguns without a permit and also increases punishments for gun-related crimes. The new permitless carry law will also implement stronger penalties for criminals who steal guns or get them illegally.
anyone who buys a catalytic converter that?s unattached must be registered as a scrap metal dealer in a fixed location and must be able to track purchases.
new law removes barriers in order to prosecute aggravated animal cruelty cases in Tennessee. The law no longer requires prosecutors to prove the act was done in a ?depraved or sadistic manner.?
the consequences of BUI rises to be consistent with penalties associated with driving under the influence, DUI.