Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 28: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, expands the criminal offense of harassment to include harassment that occurs by communicating in the physical presence of the victim, in addition to in writing, by telephone, or electronically. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 28 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, expands the criminal offense of harassment to include harassment that occurs by communicating in the physical presence of the victim, in addition to in writing, by telephone, or electronically. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Pub. Ch. 408.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pody | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 408
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 88, Nays 2, PNV 4
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 3
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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