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

SB 219: 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 17, 2025: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 219 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 16, 2025. 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: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican).