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

HB 38: Juvenile Offenders - As introduced, requires a juvenile court, upon finding a child has committed a third or subsequent delinquent act, to enter an order of restitution against the parent, legal custodian, or guardian who had custody of the child at the time of the act for the expenses incurred by any law enforcement agency in responding to and investigating the delinquent act. - Amends TCA Title 37.

In committee Last action March 20, 2025: Held on desk.

Plain-language summary

HB 38 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on December 17, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Juvenile Offenders - As introduced, requires a juvenile court, upon finding a child has committed a third or subsequent delinquent act, to enter an order of restitution against the parent, legal custodian, or guardian who had custody of the child at the time of the act for the expenses incurred by any law enforcement agency in responding to and investigating the delinquent act. - Amends TCA Title 37. Primary sponsor: John Gillespie (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): Held on desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Gillespie (Republican).