Domestic Violence - As introduced, authorizes a law enforcement officer to refer for mental health evaluation prior to arrest a person determined to be the primary aggressor in a crime involving domestic abuse if the officer believes the person acted as the primary aggressor because the person suffers from dementia or the effects of medication prescribed for dementia. - Amends TCA Section 36-3-619 and Section 40-11-150.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2017
Last action Mar 30, 2017
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Total actions
5
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Committee
2
Mar 30, 2017
Upper · Passed
Recalled from Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 9, 2017
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 8, 2017
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
Feb 7, 2017
Introduced
Filed for introduction
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Green
RRepublican
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