Amends TCA Title 39.
Tennessee SB1764 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by removing the requirement that a Class E felony for illegally possessing a telecommunication device in a penal institution be punished solely by a fine. This change affects individuals convicted of this offense, allowing for a broader range of penalties beyond just monetary fines. The key provision of the bill is the elimination of the limitation on penalties, potentially enabling judges to impose additional forms of punishment.
Tennessee SB1764 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by removing the requirement that a Class E felony for illegally possessing a telecommunication device in a penal institution be punished solely by a fine. This change affects individuals convicted of this offense, allowing for a broader range of penalties beyond just monetary fines. The key provision of the bill is the elimination of the limitation on penalties, potentially enabling judges to impose additional forms of punishment.
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