Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 429: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 429 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 28, 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: Reeves. Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 88.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 88
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction