Amends TCA Title 39.
Tennessee SB0591 establishes a Class E felony for individuals who recklessly threaten to commit an act of mass violence against the property of child care agencies, preschools, or religious institutions. The bill mandates that anyone aware of such threats must report them to local law enforcement and the affected institution, with penalties for failure to report classified as a Class B misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill allows courts to order evaluations for defendants to assess the likelihood of serious harm and mandates restitution for damages caused by the threat.
Tennessee SB0591 establishes a Class E felony for individuals who recklessly threaten to commit an act of mass violence against the property of child care agencies, preschools, or religious institutions. The bill mandates that anyone aware of such threats must report them to local law enforcement and the affected institution, with penalties for failure to report classified as a Class B misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill allows courts to order evaluations for defendants to assess the likelihood of serious harm and mandates restitution for damages caused by the threat.
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