HB0371Enacted

Amends TCA Section 40-35-302.

Tennessee HB0371 amends TCA Section 40-35-302 to require individuals convicted of a Class A misdemeanor in general sessions court to complete a cognitive behavioral training course at their own expense, with proof of completion to be submitted to the court. Key provisions include the availability of the course online, in multiple languages, and with a maximum cost of $100, as well as the requirement for human interaction during the course. The bill specifies that the training requirement applies only to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2025, and allows courts to waive the requirement if deemed inappropriate.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0371 amends TCA Section 40-35-302 to require individuals convicted of a Class A misdemeanor in general sessions court to complete a cognitive behavioral training course at their own expense, with proof of completion to be submitted to the court. Key provisions include the availability of the course online, in multiple languages, and with a maximum cost of $100, as well as the requirement for human interaction during the course. The bill specifies that the training requirement applies only to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2025, and allows courts to waive the requirement if deemed inappropriate.

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Sponsor

Scarbrough, Rick

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 27, 2025

Last Action

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 481

Subjects
SentencingCourts, JuvenileCourts, General Sessions

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HB0371: Amends TCA Section 40-35-302. | LegisGo