Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 585: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, requires the punishment for the offense of misuse of official information to include at least 30 hours of community service work to be determined by the court, in addition to any other punishment authorized by law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 4.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 585 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, requires the punishment for the offense of misuse of official information to include at least 30 hours of community service work to be determined by the court, in addition to any other punishment authorized by law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 4. Primary sponsor: Fred Atchley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Atchley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction