Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor of using or claiming to have a false academic degree for the purpose of obtaining an honor, prize, award, or other recognition for which a certain degree is required. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2017
Last action Feb 13, 2017
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Feb 13, 2017
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 9, 2017
Introduced
Filed for introduction
upper
Feb 9, 2017
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Yarbro
DDemocratic
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