Amends TCA Title 39.
Tennessee HB0370 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to expand the definition of harassment to include acts of harassment that occur through direct communication in the physical presence of the victim, in addition to existing methods such as written, telephone, or electronic communication. This change affects individuals who may be victims of harassment, broadening the scope of behaviors that can be prosecuted under harassment laws. Key provisions include the inclusion of in-person communication as a basis for harassment charges.
Tennessee HB0370 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to expand the definition of harassment to include acts of harassment that occur through direct communication in the physical presence of the victim, in addition to existing methods such as written, telephone, or electronic communication. This change affects individuals who may be victims of harassment, broadening the scope of behaviors that can be prosecuted under harassment laws. Key provisions include the inclusion of in-person communication as a basis for harassment charges.
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