Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 191: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates a Class B misdemeanor for knowingly activating and pointing a laser pointer or other device utilizing a laser beam at a person driving an automobile, boat, aircraft, or any other motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Enacted Last action April 4, 2025: Pub. Ch. 88

Plain-language summary

HB 191 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates a Class B misdemeanor for knowingly activating and pointing a laser pointer or other device utilizing a laser beam at a person driving an automobile, boat, aircraft, or any other motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Pub. Ch. 88.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).